Law Summary
Deletion of Paragraph 1.6 in Rule I
- Paragraph 1.6 of Rule I under the original Department Order No. 12, Series of 2001, is completely deleted.
Amendments to the Exemption Provisions Under Rule I, Paragraph 2
The Exemption section (Paragraph 2) of Rule I is amended to include two new subparagraphs, 2.6 and 2.7, which specify additional categories of foreign nationals exempted from the employment permit requirement.
Subparagraph 2.6:
- Applies to foreign nationals who come to the Philippines as visiting, exchange, or adjunct professors.
- Such foreign nationals must be engaged in teaching, presenting, and/or conducting research studies.
- Engagement must be under formal agreements between Philippine universities or colleges and foreign educational institutions or foreign governments.
- The exemption is subject to reciprocal treatment between the involved institutions or governments.
Subparagraph 2.7:
- Exempts resident foreign nationals who are already employed or are seeking employment within the Philippines from needing separate employment permits.
Repeal or Modification of Inconsistent Rules
- All rules, guidelines, and procedures that are inconsistent with these amendments are hereby repealed or modified to conform with the current changes.
Effectivity of the Amended Guidelines
- The amended guidelines shall take effect fifteen (15) days after their publication in two newspapers of general circulation, ensuring adequate public notice and compliance period.