We promote the rights and interests of employers and unify them behind a common ideal of industrial peace and national prosperity.
We Research
Up-to-date and relevant studies and statistics gathered from reputable agencies as well as trends and practices directly collected from industry.
We Lobby
Evidence-based key messages on advocacy issues, supported by law, studies, and statistics.
We Educate
Strategic communication and articulation of the employers’ position to various stakeholders and the general public.
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The Employers Confederation of the Philippines aims to advance the employers’ interests in all labor, social, and employment issues through proactive engagement at the national, regional, and international levels.
Here is ECOP in action.
ECOP Supplementary Position on the Service Incentive Leave
POSITION PAPER OF THE EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (ECOP) ON HOUSE BILL NO. 6770 An Act Increasing the Service Incentive Leave of Employees, Amending for the Purpose Article 95 of Presidential Decree no. 442, as amended, Otherwise known as the Labor...
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ECOP Position on 14th Month Bill
Senator Vicente C. Sotto recently introduced Senate Bill No. 2 entitled “An Act Requiring Employers in the Private Sector to Pay 14th Month Pay”. The Bill provides for a mandatory payment of 14th month pay to all non-government rank and file employees every year...
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DOLE Inspection Controversies Clarified in Senate Hearing
The Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resource Development organized a public hearing and inquiry last 9 August 2018 in aid of the legislation for Senate Resolution No. 810. The public hearing and inquiry looked into the conduct of inspections by DOLE...
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ECOP advocates for voluntary good business practices based on the following principles: CSR programs not only promote decent and productive work but also strengthen the profitability and image of the business. These programs are also motivation for employees to...
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ECOP Comments on Senate Resolution No. 810
Last 31 July 2018, Committee Chair Senator Joel B. Villanueva filed Senate Resolution 810 which aims to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the status of regularization of employees with a view to addressing the gaps in the law on enforcement and compliance...
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TIPC Tackles ILO Convention No. 169, D.O. on OSH and Sheriff’s Manual
The Department of Labor and Employment through the Bureau of Labor Relations, convened a Tripartite Industrial Peace Council meeting last 15 August 2018 with the following agenda: Ratification of ILO Convention No. 169 (Indigenous and Tribal People’s Convention)...
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