Instructions: Research on any agency or branch office of the United Nations in your
locality. In essay form, write a short description of its background, its objectives, and the
challenges that it has encountered in the Philippines.
The United Nations is an organization that aims to develop a friendly relationship and
have peace and unity with other countries. The branch office of the United Nations in my
locality is International Labour Organization (ILO).
The ILO is a specialized agency of the United Nations for the world of work. The
Philippines became part of the organization on June 15, 1948. They established an office
in Manila in 1970. The ILO's objectives in the country are to promote a Decent Work
Agenda based on four strategic pillars: rights at work, decent employment opportunities,
social protection, and social dialogue. The organization helps people to have good work
and sustainable livelihood in the country. They also ensure the safety and health of the
employees and provide job opportunities for unemployed people. The challenge that they
encounter is the rise of informal workers in the country. Half of the workforce in the country
are informal workers. If they have decent work that ensures their safety, they can get out
of poverty, and their income will be better.
In conclusion, the International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the
United Nations that promotes social justice, ensures safety and health, labor rights, and
provides employment opportunities to unemployed Filipino workers.
Reference:
https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---asia/---ro-bangkok/---ilomanila/documents/publication/wcms_371657.pdf