Book I — Pre-Employment
Article 21
PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available
ELI5— what this means for you
Philippine labor attachés and consular officers abroad have an active duty — without waiting for instructions from Manila — to help Filipino workers, verify employment contracts, and report on local labor conditions.
Key point
The Philippine labor attaché at your embassy must help you. You don't need to wait for Manila.
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