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Practice question: Mandatory Conciliation-Mediation (RA 10396)

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Practice question

A party seeks an administrative ruling solely on a private employment agency’s authority or license. It is told mandatory SEnA is required before any action despite Rule II’s specific list. What does the rule provide?
  1. The list excludes private agency licensing
  2. Every licensing issue must be decided as a wage compromise
  3. A SEADO issues all agency licenses
  4. The specified licensing issues are among the exceptions and follow their separate governing route
  5. Only the employer may decide license validity

Legal references

  • DOLE Department Order 249-25, Rule II Section 2, coverage and exceptions: https://ncmb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DO249-.pdf

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