Program

This panel will tackle the demographic and technological shifts that are reshaping the landscape of work. Panelists will dive deep into current trends and offer insights on how demographic dividends can be better leveraged to benefit the economy, highlighting the importance of upskilling and lifelong learning to level up our workforce. It will also focus on strategies to strengthen the linkages between academe and the business community to address underemployment, job and skill mismatch, and other challenges in the labor market.

The second panel will revolve around the crucial task of strengthening our workforce in key sectors that form our value chain: agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. In the context of rapid technological advancements, experts will discuss the need for critical skills and technologies required to upscale our industries, address concerns on job displacement, and explore ways to generate higher quality jobs for Filipinos.

The panel will focus on examining the emerging roles and skill sets necessary to accelerate the sustainable and inclusive development of the country. The discussion will emphasize the significance of investing and expanding green and digital jobs to fully transition to a green economy and examine social and economic interventions needed to empower and uplift the workforce.