PASCN Philippine APEC Study Center Network PASCN Discussion Paper No. 2000-02 Factors Influencing the Observance of the Core ILO Labor Standards by Manufacturing Companies Divina M. Edralin The PASCN Discussion Paper Series constitutes studies that are preliminary and subject to further revisions and review. They are being circulated in a limited number of copies only for purposes of soliciting comments and suggestions for further refinements. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not neces- sarily reflect those of the Network. Not for quotation without permission from the author(s) and the Network.