Labor Attaché Amuerfina Reyes discusses how the Philippines has been addressing new and existing challenges in the global employment milieu. Photo courtesy of Future Talent Council

22 July 2019 LONDON-- “With the evolution of business models and significant changes in the world of work brought about by globalization and rapid technological advancement, the public sector has to do a lot of catching up in terms of putting in place more responsive regulation,” said Labor Attaché Amuerfina Reyes at the recent Future of Work, Talent, and Education Summit panel discussion in London hosted by Future Talent Council.

Reyes presented the Philippines’ efforts in adapting to new trends in the job market and the government’s role in trying to bridge the job-skills gap. During the panel discussion, Reyes highlighted how the Philippine government has been doing its part in adapting to existing trends such as the gig economy. She also emphasized the need for a multi-stakeholder approach in confronting the challenges of a rapidly evolving employment landscape.

“Regulations need to strike a balance between providing the industry some flexibility in their business models and ensuring the protection and welfare of workers in whatever work arrangements they are in,” Reyes said.

“Our participation in a discussion on the future of work, talent, and education is important since we have more than 10 million Filipinos living, working, and studying overseas,” said Ambassador Antonio M. Lagdameo.

The Future of Work, Talent, and Education Summit draws hundreds of leaders and opinion shapers across a wide range of sectors ranging from government to business to education. This year’s summit focused on four key issues such as adapting to the new corporate, educational, and societal realities in light of the emergence of artificial intelligence and automation; the gig economy and the need for a more innovative and fast-moving state; the future of continuing professional development; and the future of talent development. END