The new requirement for foreign workers is provided under a joint memorandum circular to be issued by the government. The proposed joint circular, according to the labor chief, has been approved by concerned government agencies and is just awaiting President Duterte’s signature. The new guidelines also identified 14 categories for the issuance of special work permit for foreign nationals who will work here for a period not exceeding six months. Bello clarified that the soon-to-be-issued joint circular will cover all foreign workers in contrast to the guidelines he signed last May 1. The government, he said, is expected to come out with the joint circular within the month.

Source: Philippine Star June 13, 2019 16:00 UTC