00:00The 3rd Occupational Medicine Week of the Department of Labor and Employment has started today.
00:06It aims to ensure the safety of the workers everywhere.
00:10BN won the PTV in the national news live.
00:15BN?
00:18Princess, the use of new technologies and innovations
00:22for the effective implementation of the Workforce Health and Safety Programs
00:26This is just one of the discussions in the 3rd Occupational Medicine Week
00:30of the Department of Labor and Employment or DOLE
00:32that started today and will end until March 21.
00:39Also included in the discussion is the effect of digital technology and innovations in the workforce.
00:44This is also included in the target of the agency for the use of universal broadband coverage.
00:49It is expected to increase the employment rate of the Philippines
00:53It is expected that there will be more than 20 million jobs by the end of 2030.
00:57In this number, more than 6 million are expected to be obtained by the youth.
01:02It is expected that there will be more tech-related jobs.
01:06Digitalization will increase efficiency and will improve the productivity and employment of the country.
01:12The importance of innovation was also emphasized
01:15in bringing quality occupational safety and health services to the workforce.
01:20But despite the help of digitalization,
01:23the agency admitted that data privacy and protection are still a threat to them due to cyber threats.
01:30DOLE also introduced the Online Compliance Portal.
01:33Through this, it is easier to comply and submit relevant documents, especially among business owners.
01:41The importance of social media was also discussed in promoting occupational health and safety to employees.
01:49DOLE is also included in the program of various government and private sector agencies
01:54that are involved in occupational medicine and occupational health
01:57in providing support to patients and patients who are affected by work.
02:03Princess is encouraging organizations and companies to join DOLE for other workforce health and safety concerns.
02:11Meanwhile, DOLE's job fair continues in various parts of the Philippines.
02:15Thousands of jobs are distributed locally or overseas for our countrymen.
02:21It is still part of the government's commitment to end poverty towards improving the country's economy.
02:28That is the update. Back to you, Princess.
02:31Thank you very much, Bian Manalo of PTV.
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