Philippines

The government of the Philippines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Foreign Buyers’s Association of the Philippines (FOBAP) aimed at increasing international labor compliance among export-oriented factories in the country. According to the country’s Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the agreement will help improve compliance among production facilities as well as educate producers on the importance of submitting to voluntary compliance certifications and taking a proactive approach to the process. These activities will be administered by a technical working committee set up by both parties. (DOLE) / (The Philippine Star)