COVID-19 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY MEASURES  UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11469) President Duterte has signed into law Republic Act No. 11469, which declares a state of national emergency throughout the Philippines on account of the COVID-19 outbreak. This is only the third time in Philippine history that Congress had declared a state of national

DOLE COVID-19 GUIDELINES FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES  With the imposition of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) on account of the COVID-19 outbreak, businesses across the Philippines have seen their operations curtailed, if not shut down. Under the Malacanang directive imposing ECQ, only a select private establishments are allowed to remain open.

UPDATES ON COMPLIANCE MATTERS AND FILING DEADLINES With the imposition of the Enhanced Community Quarantine on account of the COVID-19 outbreak, multiple Philippine government agencies have promulgated new rules and guidelines concerning compliance with filing deadlines and regulatory issuances. This bulletin summarizes guidelines as of 24 March 2020 that have been

This law aims to promote full employment and equality of gainful work for Filipino citizens by expanding accessibility to government services and incentives to improve access to employment.