The Context of Social Dialogue in the Philippines
A. Central Theme
The central theme of my presentation is the role of social dialogue as a synergistic approach towards the promotion of employment and industrial harmony.
Translating this theme into meaningful and operational terms requires a specific context and the one I know best and where practice and application of the theme have been fairly successful, is in my own country, the Philippines .

B. Tripartism: Entrenched Approach to Social Dialogue
In the Philippines , tripartite consultation and cooperation by and between government, workers' and employers' organizations on issues of mutual interest have evolved as an entrenched approach to social dialogue.

C. Tripartism: State Policy
Labor Code of the Philippines
Constitution of the Philippines

D. Establishment of the Social Partnership within the Tripartite Structure

E. Scope Of Social Dialogue Through Tripartite Interaction

II. Addressing the Job Crisis through Social Dialogue

A Social Accord for Industrial Harmony and Stability

B Business Forum on the Job Crisis

C. New Social Accord to Sustain Employment and Promote Industrial Harmony and Stability

D. 2 nd ECOP Business Forum on the Job Crisis

E. Effectiveness of Social Dialogue

F. ECOP Philosophy on Social Dialogue and Tripartism