BusinessWorld
May 25, 2021 | 6:34 pm
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It has always been the policy of the Philippines to prioritize the welfare of Filipino workers in the country. Following the mandate of the Labor Code of the Philippines, employers may engage the services of a non-resident alien only upon a determination that there is no Filipino who is competent, able, and willing to perform the services for which the foreign national is desired. This method of analysis, also called the “Labor Market Test,” is utilized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) whenever foreign nationals intend to apply for an Alien Employment Permit (AEP). The AEP is a permit that is issued by the DoLE to foreign nationals who are working in the Philippines under an employment arrangement with a local company.