Child Employment Prohibition Act

Employment is allowed only in the following cases:
- When the child works directly under the sole responsibility of his/her parents or legal guardian, and where only members of the employer's family are employed.
- When the child's employment or participation in public entertainment or information dissemination through cinema, theater, radio, or television is essential.

Employment must not endanger the child's life, safety, health, morals, or impair normal development.
The parent or legal guardian must ensure the child receives the prescribed primary and/or secondary education.
For public entertainment or information participation:
- The employment contract must be concluded by the parents or legal guardian, with the child's express agreement if possible.
- Approval from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is required.
- Employer must ensure protection of the child's health, safety, morals, and normal development.
- Prevention of exploitation or discrimination must be instituted considering remuneration, working time, and arrangement.
- A continuing program for training and skills acquisition must be formulated and implemented with supervisory approval.

Before employing a child under the specified exceptions, the employer must secure a work permit from the Department of Labor and Employment.
The work permit process ensures compliance with protective conditions and requirements stated in the law.

The Department of Labor and Employment is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this provision.

All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are modified or repealed accordingly.

The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two national newspapers of general circulation, whichever occurs earlier.