The document discusses child labour issues in Asia with a focus on the Philippines. It provides statistics on the number of child labourers in Asia and the Philippines. Child labour in the Philippines affects over 3.6 million children, many of whom work in hazardous conditions in farms, homes, and markets. The International Labour Organization (ILO) and its International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) are working with the Philippine government to address the issue through advocacy, social services, education initiatives, and capacity building.