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Book I — Pre-Employment

Article 35Suspension and/or cancellation of license or authority.

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

ELI5— what this means for you

The Secretary of Labor can suspend or cancel any recruitment license for violations — including violations of POEA rules, the Labor Code, or any other applicable law.

Key point

Official text — PD 442

Suspension and/or cancellation of license or authority.

The Minister of Labor shall have the power to suspend or cancel any license or authority to recruit employees for overseas employment for violation of rules and regulations issued by the Ministry of Labor, the Overseas Employment Development Board, or for violation of the provisions of this and other applicable laws, General Orders and Letters of Instructions.

Chapter III

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)

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