Key Takeaways from the New Rules on the Employment of Foreign Nationals | June 25, 2025

It is a process to evaluate and determine whether the employment of a foreign national is necessary to fill a gap, shortage or need in the local labor market, particularly in relation to the nature of functions, level of specialization and technological knowledge, and industry requirements of employers which are granted fiscal incentives, are engaged in priority or strategic areas of investments or operate public utilities under the Public Service Act, as amended.

On January 21, 2025, the Department of Labor and Employment issued Department Order No. 248 series of 2025 to regulate the employment of foreign nationals in the Philippines.

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