Vietnamese and Japanese nationals are now the fastest-growing registered group of employed foreign nationals (FN) in the country, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
VIETNAMESE and Japanese nationals are now the fastest-growing registered group of employed foreign nationals in the country, according to the Department of Labor and Employment .
However, this was significantly lower compared to its peak in 2019 with 127,269 before dwindling to 83,796 ; and 45,557 in 2021. AEP is a document FNs must obtain from DOLE before they can work in the country for at least six months.Overall, BLE said the number of the AEP holders last year has been cut down by more than half compared to before the start of the pandemic.BLE attributed the reduction to Covid-19 pandemic as well as the stricter measures from DOLE, particularly Department Order No. 221, Series of 2021, which took effect on May 6, 2021.
It noted most of the FNs worked as technicians and associate professionals, followed by professionals and managers.
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