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Philippines - - Law, Act

Republic Act No. 11641 - An Act Creating The Department Of Migrant Workers, Defining Its Powers And Functions, Rationalizing The Organization And Functions Of Government Agencies Related To Overseas Employment And Labor Migration, Appropriating Funds Therefor, And For Other Purposes. -

Adoption: 2021-06-26 | PHL-2021-L-113889

Philippines - - Law, Act

Republic Act No. 11551 - An Act Integrating Labor Education In The Tertiary Education Curriculum. -

Adoption: 2021-05-31 | PHL-2021-L-113890

Philippines - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Asia Region Operational Plan, ROP 2020. -

Adoption: 2020-04-17 | INT-2020-M-112825

The ROP vision is to continue coalescing as a unified region to maximize impact and promote efficiencies to advance and sustain epidemic control, with special attention to key populations (KP), people living with HIV (PLHIV), and those at risk within their networks.

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Department Order No. 198 of 2018 Implementing the rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 111058 entitled An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof. -

Adoption: 2018-12-17 | PHL-2018-R-113342

Philippines - - Law, Act

Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act, 2018 (RA No. 11166 of 2018) -

Adoption: 2018-07-23 | PHL-2018-L-112757

An Act Strengthening the Philippine Comprehensive Policy on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Prevention, Treatment, Care, and Support, and, Reconstituting the Philippine National Aids Council (PNAC), Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8504, Otherwise Known as The "Philippine Aids Prevention and Control Act of 1998", and Appropriating Funds Therefore.

Philippines - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

HIV Prevention and Control Costed Operational Plan 2018-2020. -

Adoption: 2018 | PHL-2018-M-112758

The Health Sector Plan (HSP) HIV Prevention and Control Operational Plan 2018 - 2020 was a product of a series of consultations and participatory processes involving HIV program managers, representatives of the key populations (KP) communities, support civil society organizations (CSO), and the HIV Technical Working Group (TWG). These stakeholders were working from the national, regional, and local levels. The guidance of the National AIDS, STI Prevention and Control Program (NASPCP) and the Epidemiology Bureau (EB) was pivotal in crafting a realistic three-year HIV operational plan.

Philippines - - Law, Act

Republic Act No. 11058: An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof. -

Adoption: 2017-07-24 | Date of entry into force: 2018-08-17 | PHL-2017-L-113341

t was signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte in August 2018. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) released the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) in December 2018 upon the approval of Labor Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III.

The OSH Law provides that each Filipino worker is protected against injury, sickness or death through safe and healthful working conditions and that employers must promote strict but dynamic, inclusive, and gender-sensitive measures in the formulation and implementation of policies and programs related to occupational safety and health.

It applies to all establishments, projects, sites, including Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) establishments, and all other workplaces. The exposure to safety and health hazards is the basis for having High Risk Establishments, Medium Risk Establishments, and Low Risk Establishments.

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labor Advisory No. 02-17 Right to Self-Organization Relative to the Implementation of K-12 Program . -

Adoption: 2017-02-06 | PHL-2017-R-103633

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Department Order No. 149-A of 2017 amending the Guidelines on Assessing and Determining Hazardous Work in the Employment of Persons Below the Age of 18 Years. -

Adoption: 2017-01-16 | PHL-2017-R-108481

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labor Advisory No. 10-2016 Prohibition against Labor-Only Contracting. -

Adoption: 2016-07-25 | PHL-2016-R-103632

Philippines - - Law, Act

Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act (R.A. No. 10911, July 21, 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-07-21 | PHL-2016-L-109722

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policies. – The State shall promote equal opportunities in employment for everyone. To this end, it shall be the policy of the State to:
(a) Promote employment of individuals on the basis of their abilities, knowledge, skills and qualifications rather than their age.
(b) Prohibit arbitrary age limitations in employment.
(c) Promote the right of all employees and workers, regardless of age, to be treated equally in terms of compensation, benefits, promotion, training and other employment opportunities.

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Department Order No. 159-16 Guidelines for the Employment of Migratory Sugarcane Workers (MSWs) . -

Adoption: 2016-06-22 | PHL-2016-R-102931

Philippines - - Law, Act

Department Order No. 157-16 Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 8759, otherwise known as the PESO Act of 1999, as amended by RA No. 10691. -

Adoption: 2016-06-22 | PHL-2016-L-102932

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Department Order No. 156-16 Rules and Regulations governing the Working and Living Conditions of Fishers on board Fishing Vessels engaged in Commercial Fishing Operation. -

Adoption: 2016-06-15 | PHL-2016-R-102933

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Department Order No. 156-16 Rules and Regulations governing the Working and Living Conditions of Fishers on board Fishing Vessels engaged in Commercial Fishing Operation. -

Adoption: 2016-06-15 | PHL-2016-R-103635

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Department Order No. 154-2016 Safety and Health Standards on the Use and Management of Asbestos in the Workplace. -

Adoption: 2016-04-21 | PHL-2016-R-103631

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Department Order No. 153-16 Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA No. 10706 otherwise known as the "Seafarers Protection Act". -

Adoption: 2016-04-19 | PHL-2016-R-103638

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labor Advisory No. 03-16 Safety and Health Measures to Prevent and Control Heat Stress at the Workplace. -

Adoption: 2016-04-14 | PHL-2016-R-103639

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Department Order No. 151-16 Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA No. 10396, or "An Act Strengthening Conciliation-Mediation as a Voluntary Mode of Dispute Settlement for All Labor Cases". -

Adoption: 2016-02-23 | PHL-2016-R-103640

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Department Order No. 149 of 2016 on the Guidelines on Assessing and Determining Hazardous Work in the Employment of Persons Below the Age of 18 Years. -

Adoption: 2016-02-15 | PHL-2016-R-108475

Department Order No. 149, Series of 2016 (Guidelines in Assessing and Determining Hazardous Work in the Employment of Persons Below 18 Years of Age) issued on 15 February 2016 enumerates the different work and activities declared hazardous for persons below 18 years of age using the industry classification under the Philippine Standard Industrial Classification and the occupational classification under the Philippine Standard Occupational Classification. It provides that social partners such as labor organizations, federations, employers’ organizations and other non-government organizations will be tapped to assist the DOLE in the dissemination and in monitoring the implementation of the Guidelines. Department Order No. 149, Series of 2016 supersedes Department Order No. 4, Series of 1999 (Hazardous Work and Activities to Persons Below 18 Years of Age). Department Order No. 149-A, Series of 2017 amended the Guidelines particularly work and activities under Farmers and Other Plant Growers and Animal Producers occupational classifications.

Philippines - - Law, Act

Seafarers Protection Act, 2016 [R.A. No. 10706]. -

Adoption: 2015-11-25 | PHL-2015-L-103637

Philippines - - Law, Act

An Act Defining the Role of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), The Local Government Units (LGUs), and accredited Nongovernment Organizations (NGOs) in the Establishment and Operation of the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), and the Operation of Job Placement Offices in Educational Institutions (EIs), amending for the purpose Sections 3, 5,6, 7 and 9 of Republic Act No. 8759, otherwise known as the "Public Employment Service Office Act, 1999". -

Adoption: 2015-10-26 | PHL-2015-L-100438

Philippines - - Law, Act

Youth Entrepreneurship Act (R.A. No. 10679). -

Adoption: 2015-08-27 | PHL-2015-L-100439

An Act to promote entrepreneurship and financial education among Filipino youth.

Philippines - - International agreement

Convention de sécurité sociale entre le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg et la République des Philippines, signée à Luxembourg, le 15 mai 2015. -

Adoption: 2015-05-15 | Date of entry into force: 2020-01-01 | INT-2015-IA-103182

Publiée par la Luxembourg par loi, le 29 novembre 2016. Texte disponible en anglais.

Philippines - - Law, Act

An Act repealing the Crime of Premature Marriage Under Article 351 of the Revised Penal Code (R.A. No. 10655). A -

Adoption: 2015-03-13 | PHL-2015-L-98919

Philippines - - Law, Act

Republic Act No. 10654 amending R.A. No. 8550 otherwise known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998. -

Adoption: 2015-02-27 | PHL-2015-L-98922

An Act to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, Amending Republic Act No. 8550, Otherwise Known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, and for Other Purposes.

Philippines - - Law, Act

Ladderized Education Act, 2014 (R.A. No. 10647). -

Adoption: 2014-11-21 | PHL-2014-L-98924

An Act Strengthening the Ladderized Interface Between Technical-Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education.

Philippines - - Law, Act

Go Negosyo Act, 2014 (R.A. No. 10644). -

Adoption: 2014-07-15 | PHL-2014-L-97167

An Act promoting job generation and inclusive growth through the development of micro, small and medium enterprises.

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Guidelines for the Implementation of Globally Harmonized System (GHS) in Chemical Safety Program in the Workplace (D.O. No. 136-14). -

Adoption: 2014-02-28 | PHL-2014-R-97538

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Department Order No. 40-G-13 amending Rules XXII of of the Implementing Rules of Book V of the Labor Code of the Philippines. -

Adoption: 2013-10-21 | PHL-2013-R-102929

Philippines - - Law, Act

An Act strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines, amending for the purpose the Republic Act No. 9344, otherwise known as the "Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 200+6" and Appropriating Funds therefor (R.A. No. 10630). -

Adoption: 2013-10-03 | PHL-2013-L-97166

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labor Advisory No. 04: Requirements on Medical Certificates, Certificates on Catering Services, and Certificate of Inspection of Crew Accommodation Pursuant to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 and the Philippines Maritime Occupational Safety and Health Guidelines. -

Adoption: 2013-08-15 | PHL-2013-R-97617

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Guidelines on Maritime Occupational Safety and Health (D.O. No. 132-13). -

Adoption: 2013-08-08 | PHL-2013-R-97548

Philippines - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Rules on Labor Law Compliance System (Department Order No. 13-13). -

Adoption: 2013-07-29 | PHL-2013-M-94135

Rule 1 - Title and Construction
Rule 2 - Definition of Terms
Rule 3 - General Provisions
Rule 4 - Joint Assessment
Rule 5 - Compliance Visit
Rule 6 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Investigation
Rule 7 - Certificates of Compliance
Rule 8 - Mandatory Conference
Rule 9 - Compliance Order
Rule 10 - Compromise Agreement
Rule 11 - Appeal
Rule 12 - Execution
Rule 13 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Rule 14 - Transitory and Final Provisions

Repeals Department Order No. 57-04 known as the New Labor Standards Enforcement Framework.

Philippines - - Law, Act

Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 [R.A No. 10533]. -

Adoption: 2013-07-23 | PHL-2013-L-103634

The State shall establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people, the country and society-at-large.

Likewise, it is hereby declared the policy of the State that every graduate of basic education shall be an empowered individual who has learned, through a program that is rooted on sound educational principles and geared towards excellence, the foundations for learning throughout life, the competence to engage in work and be productive, the ability to coexist in fruitful harmony with local and global communities, the capability to engage in autonomous, creative, and critical thinking, and the capacity and willingness to transform others and one’s self.

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labor Advisory 02-13: Requirements for Compliance with MLC, 2006. -

Adoption: 2013-07-08 | PHL-2013-R-97616

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rules and Regulations on the Employment of Filipino Seafarers Onboard Philippine Registered Ships Engaged in International Voyage (D.O. No. 130-13). -

Adoption: 2013-06-07 | PHL-2013-R-97615

Philippines - - Law, Act

An Act amending Articles 29, 94, 97, 98 and 99 of Act No. 3815, as amended, otherwise known as the Revised Penal Code (R.A. No. 10592). -

Adoption: 2013-05-29 | PHL-2013-L-97165

Amendments relate to sentencing.

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10361 otherwise known as the "Domestic Workers Act" or the "Batas Kasambahay". -

Adoption: 2013-05-09 | PHL-2013-R-93312

Rule I - General Provisions
Rule II - Hiring of Kasambahay
Rule III - Recruitment and Deployment of Kasambahay
Rule IV - Rights of the Kasambahay
Rule V - Rights and Obligations of the Employer
Rule VI - Standards for Employment of Working Children
Rule VII - Post Employment
Rule VIII - TESDA Skills Training, Assessment and Certification
Rule IX - Registration System for Kasambahay
Rule X - Rescue and Rehabilitation of abused Kasambahay
Rule XI - Settlement, Disposition of Labour Related Disputes
Rule XII - Unlawful Acts and Penalties
Rule XIII - Special Provisions
Rule XIV - Miscellaneous Provisions
Rule XV - Final Provisions

All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this IRR are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Philippines - - Law, Act

AN Act expanding the positions for Persons with Disability, amending Republic Act No. 7277, otherwise known as the "Magna Carta for Persons with Disability" (R.A. No. 10524). -

Adoption: 2013-04-23 | PHL-2012-L-97164

Philippines - - Law, Act

An Act Strengthening Tripartism, amending for the purpose Article 275 of Presidential Decree No. 442, as amended, otherwise known as the Labor Code of the Philippines (R.A. No. 10395). -

Adoption: 2013-03-14 | PHL-2012-L-97162

Philippines - - Law, Act

An Act strengthening Conciliation-Mediation as a voluntary mode of dispute settlement for all labor cases, amending for this purpose Article 228 of Presidential Decree No. 442, as amended, otherwise known as the Labor Code of the Philippines (R.A. No. 10396). -

Adoption: 2013-03-14 | PHL-2012-L-97163

Philippines - - Law, Act

Domestic Workers Act (R.A. No. 10361). (Batas Kasambahay) -

Adoption: 2013-01-18 | PHL-2012-L-92217

Article I - General Provisions
Article II - Rights and Privileges
Article III - Pre-Employment
Article IV - Employment - Terms and Conditions
Article V - Post Employment
Article VI - Private Employment Agencies
Article VII - Settlement of Disputes
Article VIII - Special Provisions
Article IX - Penal and Miscellaneous Provisions
Article X - Final Provisions

Repeals Chapter III (Employment of Househelpers) of the Labor Code (Presidential Decree No. 442 of 1974) as amended and renumbered by Republic Act No. 10151.

Philippines - - Law, Act

An Act Decriminalizing Vagrancy, amending for this purpose article 202 of Act No. 3815, as amended otherwise known as the Revised Penal Code (R.A. No. 10158). -

Adoption: 2012-07-25 | PHL-2012-L-94022

Article 202 has been amended by taking out all reference to vagrancy in the Code, leaving all references to prostitution which remains a criminal offence.

Philippines - - Law, Act

Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012 (R.A. No. 10364). -

Adoption: 2012-07-23 | PHL-2012-L-103636

Philippines - - Law, Act

Foster Care Act of 2012 (R.A. No. 10165). -

Adoption: 2012-06-11 | PHL-2012-L-94023

Adopted to implement Article XV of the Constitution concerning the States duty to protect children. The objective of the Act is to prioritize foster care over institutional care and respect the relationship the child has with their biological family while continuing to protect the child.

Philippines - - Law, Act

Kindergarten Education Act (R.A. No. 10157). -

Adoption: 2012-01-20 | PHL-2012-L-94137

Act adopted to implement the Millennium Development Goals on achieving education for all by the year 2015. It makes one year of preparatory kindergarten education, for children of at least five years old, mandatory and compulsory for entrance into Grade 1.

Philippines - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Department Order No. 118-12, S2012, Rules and Regulations Governing the Employment and Working Conditions of Drivers and Conductors in the Public Utility Bus Transport Industry. -

Adoption: 2012-01-18 | PHL-2012-R-97535

Philippines - - Law, Act

Data Privacy Act of 2012 (R.A. No. 10173). -

Adoption: 2012 | PHL-2012-L-94024

An Act to protect individual personal data in information communications systems in the Government and the private sector. The Act establishes the National Privacy Commission.

Philippines - - Law, Act

An Act requiring all concerned Government Agencies to ensure the Early Release of the Retirement Pay, Pensions, Gratuities and other Benefits of Retiring Government Employees (R.A. No. 10154]). -

Adoption: 2011-07-26 | Date of entry into force: 2011-09-07 | PHL-2010-L-91386

Section 1. Declaration of State Policy
Section 2. Period for Release of Retirement Benefits
Section 3. Retiring Employees with Pending Cases
Section 4. Coverage
Section 5. Penal Provisions
Section 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations
Section 7. Separability Clause
Section 8. Repealing Clause
Section 9. Effectivity