Book I — Pre-Employment
Article 22Mandatory remittance of foreign exchange earnings.
ELI5— what this means for you
All Filipino workers abroad are legally required to remit a portion of their foreign currency earnings to their families in the Philippines, as set by DOLE regulations.
Key point
Official text — PD 442
Mandatory remittance of foreign exchange earnings.
It shall be mandatory for all Filipino workers abroad to remit a portion of their foreign exchange earnings to their families, dependents, and/or beneficiaries in the country in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Labor.
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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