Philippine Business Bank (PBB) participated in the recently concluded 45th National Conference of Employers.
June 28, 2024
Philippine Business Bank (PBB) participated in the recently concluded 45th National Conference of Employers held at the Manila Hotel on June 25-26, 2024.
The conference has delved into technology as a catalyst for job generation and economic sustainability. This year's theme: Job Generation in a Technology-Driven Environment, the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) urged the government to implement balanced policies that would benefit both business owners and worker.
The ECOP is pushing key focus areas to make the Filipino workforce cope with emerging technological disruptions, particularly artificial intelligence (AI).
ECOP chairperson Mr. Edgardo Lacson during his speech at the conference said it is the task of employers to leverage technology and create new opportunities rather than replacing human labor, which is one of the many contentions when it comes to embracing Al. "To achieve this, we must focus on three key areas: education, policy, and innovation" added Mr. Lacson.
The ECOP also remarked that the government, in partnership with social partners, must develop national resilience programs, social protection mechanisms and transition strategies that will support both workers and employers from technological, climate and geopolitical disruptions.
Hosted by ECOP, the NCE is an annual event that convenes industry leaders, government officials, foreign investors, chambers of commerce and corporate executives to address employment- related
