DoLE centralizes issuance of alien work permits
Source: BusinessWorld
Published on: 2026-06-11 16:15
THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has ordered the full centralization of work permit processing for foreign nationals, citing the need for stricter oversight and the standardized implementation of labor regulations across the country. Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino signed Administrative Order No. 199, effective June 9, which strips regional offices of their authority to issue Alien Employment Permits (AEPs). All evaluations and issuances will now be handled exclusively by the DoLE Central Office to ensure uniform implementation of labor regulations. Speaking on a livestreamed news briefing on Thursday, Mr. Tolentino said that the policy shift was prompted by evidence that the previous decentralized system had been exploited. "The AEP of the past was subject to abuse. Many people had AEPs that were POGO. That's the reason," he said, referring to the Philippine Offshor...
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