Inclusion of Culinary Technical Personnel
- Clarifies that alien culinary technical personnel are covered under the definition of technical personnel.
- Their employment in local restaurants is regulated by the Anti-Dummy Law.
Requirement for Proof of Exemption
- Alien culinary technical personnel seeking employment in local restaurants (not necessarily related to hotel or inn businesses) must obtain proof of exemption from Anti-Dummy Law restrictions.
- Such proof must be secured from the Department of Justice (DOJ).
- Proof of exemption must be submitted to the Bureau of Immigration before applying for pre-arranged employment or work permit.
Employment Application Procedures
- Employment applications must comply with Commonwealth Act No. 613, Sections 9(g), 20, and 42(a)(32):
- Section 9(g) and Section 20 pertain to pre-arranged employment.
- Section 42(a)(32) pertains to permits to work.
- No pre-arranged employment visa or work permit shall be issued unless the applicant complies fully with Ministry of Justice (MOJ) Order No. 210 (series of 1980).
Compliance with Ministry of Justice Order
- Compliance with MOJ Order No. 210 (series of 1980) is mandatory for issuance of any related visas or work permits.
- Documentation, including copies of said order and application forms, are provided and must be adhered to.
Implementation and Effectivity
- The regulations took effect immediately upon issuance.
- Ensures that alien culinary technical personnel are properly screened and documented under Anti-Dummy Law provisions before employment in the Philippines.
This ensures proper legal compliance in the employment of foreign culinary experts in local restaurant operations outside hotel or inn businesses, maintaining national economic interests and protecting Filipino labor.