The DOLE released Advisory #04-19 last May 31, 2019 which indicates that the said office shall include Tax Identification Number (TIN) as part of the requirements for Alien Employment Permit (AEP) application. Foreign workers who will apply for AEP should secure TIN...
In time for Labor Day, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) released a press statement on May 1, 2019 that they will impose tighter rules on Work Permits in order to protect Filipino workers. There was a growing sentiment against the marked influx of Chinese workers in the...
On April 26, 2019, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) posted on its Immigration Helpline PH Facebook page a link to an article entitled “DOLE cannot process foreign workers permit on its own – Bello”. Silvestre Bello III is the current Secretary of the...
When planning on having a new address either for residency or business, financial institutions and similar elements are just some of the essential items you need to know about. In setting up shop, especially if you are a foreign investor, the local taxation system is...
At first glance, the Philippines may be seen as just another tourist’s tropical getaway. However, it’s one of the lesser-known countries that prove to be very comfortable and attractive for foreign immigrants. No matter what you’re looking for as an immigrant in...
MANILA, Philippines – Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of foreign national workers here in the Philippines. Consequently, there has been simultaneous news about raids orchestrated by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to arrest...