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Louella Desiderio - The Philippine Star
May 22, 2026 | 12:00am
These resolutions were adopted by the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) during the National Conference of Employers as it cited significant challenges to the economy and employment.
AFP / Olivier Morin
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s umbrella organization of employers is pushing for the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and reforms to improve the business environment and strengthen good governance amid challenges affecting employment generation.
These resolutions were adopted by the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) during the National Conference of Employers as it cited significant challenges to the economy and employment.
In particular, ECOP cited geopolitical tensions, oil price volatility and supply uncertainty and inflationary pressures as challenges affecting productivity, skills development and employment generation.
“These issues intersect with ongoing disruptions caused by AI, climate change, and other structural challenges that affect the country’s overall economic competitiveness, its attractiveness as an investment destination, and its capability to create more decent jobs,” ECOP said.
Despite the polycrisis, ECOP said the country continues to offer opportunities through its young workforce, natural resources and deeper regional integration.
To take advantage of opportunities amid global and domestic headwinds, ECOP cited the need for policies that strengthen business enterprises, improve the business climate and support economic growth and competitiveness.
It said that employers, government agencies, workers’ organizations and relevant stakeholders need to work together for a future-ready, dynamic, resilient and sustainable economy and workforce.
This will require continuing education, training, social protection and other interventions to address the evolving needs of the workplace.
Given the rise of AI and other emerging technologies, ECOP pushed for a responsible and human-centered approach in the integration of such in business operations.
It said that current and emerging challenges on job displacement, skills mismatch, diversity and inclusion, business continuity, supply and value chain resilience, climate adaptation and other sustainability issues need to be addressed.
