New DOLE Rules for Employing Foreign Nationals | #MobilityMinute

In this Mobility Minute, Senior Business Immigration Consultant Missy Mae Makil discusses the new DOLE rules for employing foreign nationals in the Philippines, which became effective on 10 February 2025. These rules are designed to ensure the active transfer of skills and knowledge from foreign hires to Filipino workers, fostering local talent development and employment opportunities.

Missy Mae explains how these guidelines are still evolving in an effort to streamline the process across various local government units, and highlights how Fragomen is working closely with DOLE to keep clients informed about the impact on permit processing for foreign hires.