Brief History The Institute For Labor Studies (ILS) Traces Its Roots From The Institute of Labor and

Brief History
The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) traces its roots from the Institute of Labor and
Manpower Studies (ILMS) created by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 620 issued in December
21, 1974 by President Ferdinand E. Marcos to provide then Ministry of Labor and Employment
with technical support in policy making and program implementation. ILMS mandates extend
from undertaking policy researches and studies to implementing capacity building programs for
the officials and employees of the Department of Labor.
The rationalization and restructuring of the organizational and functional structures of
government agencies and instrumentalities had led to the changes in ILMS organizational state.
The issuance in January 31, 2012 of Executive Order No. 126 by then President Corazon C.
Aquino abolished ILMS and its research and publications functions will be absorbed by the
newly created Center for Labor Studies (CMS). The organizational and functional structures of
CMS had served as the bases of the present organization of ILS.
ILS was formally established in July 25, 1987 through Executive Order No. 251 issued by then
President Corazon C. Aquino in response to the growing need of the Department of Labor and
Employment (DOLE) for more comprehensive and innovative research to back up its policy
recommendations. Headed by an Executive Director and assisted by a Deputy Executive
Director, ILS has been instrumental in the promotion of labor market efficiency, industrial peace
and social justice in the last 25 years.

Mandate
The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) is the policy research and advocacy arm of the Department
of Labor and Employment (DOLE) as articulated in Section 3 of Executive Order No. 251. The
ILS seeks to influence national labor and employment plans and policies through its research
undertakings, projects and initiatives.
As a research institute, the ILS come up with relevant research information, studies, papers,
materials, projects, seminars and activities that would be of help and value to labor
policymakers, planners, advocates and workers.
As the governments premiere labor think-and-do tank, the ILS also aims to undertake
responsive and proactive policy research initiatives that are anchored on the DOLEs three (3)
strategic themes: Employment and manpower development; Labor relations; and Labor standards
and social protection.
As an advocacy arm, the ILS promotes better labor policies in the Philippines through the
accomplishment of its research thrusts which are rooted in advancing the welfare and well-being
of the Filipino worker.

Mission
The Institute for Labor Studies shall contribute to efficient and effective labor and employment
policy and decision making through relevant, responsive, and high quality policy researches
and research supports.

Vision
By 2016, ILS envisions to be a dynamic research institution at the forefront of bridging labor and
employment research, policy and practice towards inclusive growth.

General Functions
ILS has the following general functions as provided in E. O. No. 251:
1. Undertake research and studies in all areas of labor and manpower policy and administration;
2. Review the rationale of existing legislations and regulations and analyze the cost involved in
the implementation of such legislation against the benefits expected to be derived;
3. Study and develop innovative and indigenous approaches towards the promotion of
harmonious and productive labor management relations, and the improvement of workers
welfare services;
4. Develop and undertake research programs and projects in collaboration with other national
agencies to enhance the Departments capability to participate in national decision and policy
making;
5. Enter into agreements with international or bilateral agencies to carry out the foregoing
functions;
6. Expand the scope of research interests with other countries and regions;
7. Publish research studies for dissemination to government as well as to all concerned parties;
and
8. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law or assigned by the Secretary.

Core Values
In pursuing its mission, ILS is committed to abide by the following core values:
I nnovative Policy Researches (Trailblazer, Path Finder, Think Tank)
L eadership in Good Governance (Integrity, Accountability, Transparency)
S trategic Support Systems (Commitment, Professionalism, Competence)

A Transparency Seal, prominently displayed on the main page of the website of a particular
government agency, is a certificate that it has complied with the requirements of Section 93. This
Seal links to a page within the agencys website which contains an index of downloadable items
of each of the above-mentioned documents.
Symbolism
A pearl buried inside a tightly-shut shell is practically worthless. Government information is a
pearl, meant to be shared with the public in order to maximize its inherent value. The
Transparency Seal, depicted by a pearl shining out of an open shell, is a symbol of a policy shift
towards openness in access to government information. On the one hand, it hopes to inspire
Filipinos in the civil service to be more open to citizen engagement; on the other, to invite the
Filipino citizenry to exercise their right to participate in governance.
This initiative is envisioned as a step in the right direction towards solidifying the position of the
Philippines as the Pearl of the Orient a shining example for democratic virtue in the region.
The Institute for Labor Studies supports national initiatives to promote transparency in
government transactions. In compliance with National Budget Circular 542 issued by the
Department of Budget and Management, The Institute has in place a Transparency Seal
prominently placed at the left side of this website that forwards to an index of downloadable
items required under Section 93 of the 2012 General Appropriations Act.
The Institute for Labor Studies is led by its Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director. It has
four technical divisions, namely, the Employment Research Division (ERD), Workers Welfare Division
(WWRD), Labor and Social Relations Research Division (LSSRD), and the Advocacy & Publications
Division (APD). It has one administrative and support unit, the Finance and Administrative Division.
he work of the Institute falls under two Major Final Outputs (MFO), namely MFO1 Policy
Research and MFO2 Policy Advocacy.
Under MFO1 Policy Research, the Institute produces Working Papers which present the
results of the work of ILS researchers in their areas of specialization in preliminary form for
discussion and critical comments.
Under MFO2 - Policy Advocacy, the Institute produces ILS Policy Briefs, ILS Background
Papers, ILS Briefing Notes, Development Reports and Commissioned Reports.

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