MANILA, Philippines —The Philippines has deposited its ratification document of the Violence and Harassment Convention, No. 190 of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Violence and Harassment in the Workplace, marking the country as the first in Asia to ratify the convention, and the 38th in the world. “This ratification marks an important step to preventing and eliminating violence and harassment in the world of work. According to the ILO, Convention No. It introduces the first globally recognized definition of workplace violence and harassment, offering protection to all individuals in the workforce, including interns, apprentices, and those with employer duties or authority.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 23, 2024 15:10 UTC