Linartes “Lites” M. Viloria

Linartes Viloria is a National Project Coordinator at the International Labour Organization. For the last 15 years, through her work in government, the private sector, non-profits and in international organizations, Linartes has worked to open opportunities for marginalized groups through education, training and employment. She has led partnership and communication initiatives at Bikes for the Philippines Foundation to provide bike access to young learners in remote areas in the Philippines. In her work on gender equality and disability inclusion, she lead the creation of the first Disability Inclusion for Technical Vocational Education (TVET) Toolkit in the Philippines. Linartes also led the development of innovative training modules for Indigenous Peoples in Aklan and coordinated the ILO-JP Morgan Women in STEM 2024 project, promoting female role models in STEM through hybrid webinars and workshops. Her efforts extended to supporting women migrant workers during the critical post-COVID-19 period, mentoring women entrepreneurs, and job preparation for women in STEM-related occupations. For the past decade Linartes has promoted STEM women champions, served on selection committees for innovation grants, and spoke widely in the Philippines and across ASEAN on these topics. Linartes has been instrumental in advocating for gender inclusion and empowering women in the digital economy, science, and entrepreneurship sectors.