by Kristine | Jun 15, 2026 | Blog, Doing Business, Philippine Immigration
Pursuant to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Administrative Order No. 199, Series of 2026, DOLE has issued Department Order No. 248-B. This directive mandates the complete centralization of all functions related to Alien Employment Permits (AEP). The key...
by Kristine | Jun 9, 2026 | Blog, Doing Business, Philippine Immigration
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued Administrative Order No. 199, Series of 2026, which fundamentally alters the jurisdiction and procedure for the issuance of Alien Employment Permits (AEP) in the Philippines. Effective immediately, the...
by Kristine | Dec 31, 2025 | Blog, Philippine Immigration
Pursuant to DOLE AEP Advisory No. 260-01, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) now requires the submission of a notarized affidavit of undertaking for all Alien Employment Permit (AEP) applications, in view of the delayed release of Business Permits for 2026....
by Kristine | Jul 24, 2025 | Blog, Philippine Immigration, Visa Updates
Pursuant to Immigration Memorandum Circular No. 2025-003 (IMC 2025-003), Indian nationals may now enter the Philippines without the need to secure an entry visa, subject to the following guidelines: 14-Day Visa Free Entry for Indian Nationals Conditions: The visit...
by Kristine | Jul 22, 2025 | Blog, Philippine Immigration, Uncategorized
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued Department Order No. 248-A, Series of 2025, titled “Supplemental Guidelines Clarifying and Amending Provisions of DOLE Department Order No. 248, Series of 2025” (“DO 248-A”). This issuance clarifies and revises...
