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Philippines - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - 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 - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - 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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Anti-Child Pornography Act, 2009 (R.A. 9775). -

Adoption: 2009-11-17 | PHL-2009-L-83682

Defines and provides penalties for the crime of child pornography.

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An Act strengthening and expanding the coverage of the special program for employment of students, amending for the purpose provisions of R.A. No. 7323, otherwise known as the Special Program for Employment of Students (R.A. 9547). -

Adoption: 2009-04-01 | PHL-2009-L-83670

Amends sections 1 and 2 concerning eligibility to the program.

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Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 (No. 9344). -

Adoption: 2006-04-23 | PHL-2006-L-75824

Sets out the government policy for dealing with juvenile offenders as well as establishing the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council under the Department of Justice.

Philippines - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rules and Regulations implementing Republic Act No. 9231, Amending R.A. 7610, as amended (Department Order 65-04). -

Adoption: 2004-07-26 | PHL-2004-R-77603

Chapter 1 - Preliminary Provisions
Chapter 2 - Prohibition on the Employment of Children
Chapter 3 - Exceptions to the Prohibition
Chapter 4 - Requirements to Avail of Exception To Employment Prohibition
Chapter 5 - Hours of Work
Chapter 6 - Working Child's Income
Chapter 7 - Education, Training and Other Services
Chapter 8 - Enforcement and Administration
Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions

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Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Amendment Act (R.A No. 9231). -

Adoption: 2003-10 | PHL-2003-L-67442

Amends sections 2, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 27 of Act No. 7610.

Provides that, except in certain strictly enumerated cases, children below 15 years of age shall not be employed (section 2) and if they are, sets limits to their hours of work (section 3). Sets forth limits to hours of work of children between 15 and 18 and prohibits night work (section 3).

Provides for a definition of the "worst forms of child labour" and prohibits employment of children in these forms of work (section 3).

Also regulates access to education and training for working children (section 4).

Adds a new section providing for jurisdiction, exceptions from filing fees and access to immediate legal, medical and psycho-social services.

Philippines - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Executive Order No. 310 authorising the adoption and implementation of the Philippine National Strategic Framework for plan development for children, 2000-2025.

Adoption: 2000-11-03 | PHL-2000-M-60617

Provides for adoption of Plan "Child 21", which shall serve as a framework for all programmes, activities and initiatives for children. Also provides for adoption of Framework for Action Against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children.

Philippines - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order creating the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Children's Affairs (No. 294).

Adoption: 2000-08-26 | PHL-2000-R-59388

Provides for the creation of the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Children's Affairs. The Office shall function as the primary policy-making and coordinating body of all child development programmes in the Philippines.

Philippines - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Department Order No. 04 on hazardous work and activities to persons below 18 years of age. -

Adoption: 1999-09-21 | PHL-1999-R-67443

Prohibits the employment of children below 18 years of age in an undertaking which is hazardous or deleterious in nature (section 2).
Enumerates the work and activities declared hazardous (section 3).
Provides that this Guideline is applicable to Domestic or Household Service (section 4).

Repeals the Department order No. 4 of 8 June 1973.

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Family Courts Act of 1997 (No. 8369).

Adoption: 1997-10-28 | PHL-1997-L-50631

Provides for the establishment of Family Courts in every province and city. Sets forth required qualifications for Family Court judges and the jurisdiction of courts, which shall include matters regarding juvenile crime, domestic violence, custody, and child abuse.

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Youth in Nation Building Act (Repulic Act No. 8044) (H. No. 11614, S No. 1977.) -

Adoption: 1995-06-02 | PHL-1995-L-71129

The Act creates the National Youth Commission and establishes a national policy on youth entitled "National Comprehensive and Coordinated Program on Youth Development". It also establishes a Parliament of Youth Leaders which is to be made up of delegates chosen by the Commission and is to present its proceedings, declarations and resolutions to the Commission.

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Department Order No. 18 of 12 May 1994 on Rules and Regulations implementing Republic Act No. 7658. -

Adoption: 1994-05-12 | PHL-1994-R-67444

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Act prohibiting the employment of children below 15 years of age in public and private undertakings, amending for this purpose Section 12, Article VIII of R.A. 7610 (R.A. No. 7658). -

Adoption: 1993-11-09 | PHL-1993-L-44261

Prohibits employment of children below 15 except when employed directly by the child's parents or legal guardian, provided that the work does not endanger the child's health and morals, and that the child is provided with primary and/or secondary education. Also permits children to be employed in entertainment productions, provided a permit is secured from the Department of Labor and Employment.

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The Special Program for Employment of Students Act (R.A. No. 7323). -

Adoption: 1992-03-30 | PHL-1992-L-83671

Helps poor but deserving students pursue their education by encouraging their employment during summer and/or Christmas vacations, through incentives granted to employers, allowing them to pay only sixty per centum of their salaries or wages and the forty per centum through education vouchers to be paid by the government, prohibiting and penalizing the filing of fraudulent or fictitious claims, and for other purposes

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Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act (Act No. 7610). -

Adoption: 1992-02-07 | PHL-1992-L-30384

This Act provides for stronger deterrence and special protection against child abuse, exploitation and discrimination. It is divided into 13 Articles and 36 sections. Article II establishes a program on child abuse, discrimination and exploitation. Article III, IV, V and VI prohibit trafficking in children, the use of children for obscene publications and indecent shows, child prostitution, sexual abuse, and other acts of neglect, cruelty, abuse and exploitation that are prejudicial to the child's development. Article VII provides sanctions for establishments or enterprises associated with the above, including their closure for at least one year. Article VIII regulates the employment of children under the age of 15. Articles IX and X protect children of indigenous cultural communities, and children in situations of armed conflict. Articles XI and XII provide remedial procedures and penalties.

Philippines - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Proclamation No. 855 proclaiming the adoption and implementation of the Philippine Program of Action for Children in the 1990s.

Adoption: 1992-01-31 | PHL-1992-M-45302

Philippines - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Barangay-Level Total Development and Protection of Children Act (No. 6972).

Adoption: 1990-11-23 | PHL-1990-L-45300

Establishes day care centres for children up to 6 years of age in barangays.

Philippines - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rules implementing Republic Act No. 6727 (Wage Rationalization Act).

Adoption: 1989-07-07 | Date of entry into force: 1989-07-01 | PHL-1989-R-8154

Issued by the Secretary of Labor and Employment under s.13 of the Wage Rationalization Act. Provides for wage increases and includes formula for determining equivalent monthly statutory minimum wage rates. Chapter I contains provisions on workers paid by results (s.9), wages of apprentices, learners and handicapped workers (s.10), effects on existing wage structure (s.16), inspection and complaints (ss.17,18), payment of wages (s.19), exemptions (s.15). Chapter II governs the National Wages and Productivity Commission and the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards. Chapter III deals with minimum wage determination. The National Wages Council and the National Productivity Commission established under Executive Orders Nos. 614 and 615 are abolished.

Philippines - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order No. 274 creating the Presidential Council for Youth Affairs and for other purposes.

Adoption: 1987-07-25 | PHL-1987-R-3985

Sets forth the composition and functions of the Council. In s. 5, abolishes other bodies, including the Secretariat of Youth Affairs.

Philippines - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order No. 56 authorising the Ministry of Social Services and Development to take protective custody of child prostitutes and sexually exploited children, and for other purposes. -

Adoption: 1986-11-06 | PHL-1986-R-3018

Section 2: "The Ministry of Social Services and Development shall provide suitable programs for the full rehabilitation of the minors under its custody ... [including] appropriate training for work-skills to prepare them for a decent living". The Ministry is to notify the mayors of cities and municipalities of the business establishments used or allowed to be used for prostitution and petition for their closure (s. 6).

Philippines - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

National Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, Breastmilk Supplement and Other Related Products (Executive Order No. 51).

Adoption: 1986-10-20 | PHL-1986-M-45296

The Government shall encourage breast feeding. Places restrictions on the marketing and distribution of infant formula.

Philippines - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree No. 603: Child and Youth Welfare Code. -

Adoption: 1974-12-10 | PHL-1974-R-15244

Sections 107 to 115: employment, collective bargaining rights, training and welfare.

Philippines - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

List of Hazardous Occupations to Young Workers, 1973 (Department Order No. 4). -

Adoption: 1973-06-08 | PHL-1973-R-61870

Sets forth list of jobs deemed hazardous to young workers.