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Philippines: Government prioritised local hiring under labor market test

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06 Jan 2021

In January 2021, the Philippines required employers to provide proof of publication of the job vacancy to local workers and a duly notarized affidavit stating no Filipino applicant was considered for the position before hiring foreign workers.

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1

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Implementation date

21 Jan 2021

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Updated: 06 Jan 2021
Labour market access In force

On 6 January 2021, the Philippines issued the Department of Labor and Employment Order No. 221 requiring companies to prioritise the hiring of Filipino citizens before hiring foreign workers.

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