With ILO C190’s historic ratification, law professor explains what Philippine companies must do to uphold safe workplaces
The Philippines made history by becoming the first country in Asia, and the 38th globally, to formally ratify International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 190. The landmark treaty is the first international standard to comprehensively address violence and harassment in the world of work.
It establishes a shared framework for prevention, accountability, and support, and urges member states to implement national strategies rooted in dignity and mutual respect.
The move signals a broader shift in how workplace safety is understood: no longer limited to physical harm, but inclusive of psychological and emotional abuse as well.
The convention also widens protection to all workers—regardless of contract type, employment status, or industry—bringing forward a more inclusive understanding of worker well-being.
Yet for all its significance, ratification is only the beginning. The harder task lies in turning principles into action.
Paul Nichol De Vera, a lawyer and assistant professor at the College of Law at the University of the Cordilleras, spoke with HRD Asia about how Philippine employers can build workplaces where safety is actively protected, not just promised.
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