Problems relating to Trade and Investment on The Philippines
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| (1) Delays in Visa Renewal Procedures | - It takes 23-business days (more than 1-month) for Visa (47(A)2) renewal for PEZA, so that the applicant is unable to exit the Philippines to take a business trip abroad in emergencies. | - It is requested that GOP takes steps to enable visa renewal within 2-weeks or so. | - The Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, Commonwealth Act No.613; Article 47 |
| (2) Restricted Fixed Term Employment | - Restricted fixed term employment is allowable only for the work with temporal, seasonal nature. | - It is requested that GOP establishes the scheme that assures flexible personnel adjustments. | |
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