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Is a job at 13 banned in the Philippines?

Partly. A job at 13 is restricted in the Philippines. Under 15: only a family-only business or media, with a permit.

RA 9231: under-15s may not be employed except in a family-only undertaking under a parent's sole responsibility, or essential public entertainment/information, both with a DOLE working child permit; Labor Advisory 12 s.2026 extends this to vlogs.

Source: RA 9231; DOLE LA 12-2026

• The Philippines is one of 41 countries where a job at 13 is banned, and 36 more restrict it.
• In Asia: banned in 12 of 46 countries.

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