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APE Requirement

Requested from DOLE by C. Shane at 03:40 PM on Jan 18, 2024.
Purpose: Concern
Date of Coverage: 01/16/2024 - 01/18/2024
Tracking no: #DOLE-495511316932

Shane 03:40 PM, Jan 18, 2024 

Good day, ma’am/sir!

Can you please clarify my concern? Since it is required for employees of private companies in the Philippines to have Annual Physical Examination (APE), according to DOLE, who should shoulder the fee? 

My company gave a memo stating that fees should be paid by us, employees. Is it legal? If not, what should be my next step? 

Thank you.

Pugate 05:29 PM, Jan 18, 2024 

January 18, 2024

Dear Crystelle,

Thank you for your request dated Jan 18, 2024 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for APE Requirement.

We received your request on Jan 18, 2024 and will respond on or before Feb 08, 2024 03:40:36 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtNDk1NTExMzE2OTMyDA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-495511316932.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Josefina Pugate
FOI Officer

Aquino 03:55 PM, Jan 19, 2024 

January 19, 2024

Dear Crystelle Shane,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Jan 18, 2024 03:40:36 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for APE Requirement.

Response to Request

Per our Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) specifically at Rule 1967, number (2), item b, "All workers irrespective of age and sex shall undergo physical examinations and all examinations shall be rendered free of charge to workers."

The Law in this case is clear. Not only shall APEs be required, but shall also be at no expense to workers. Hope this clarifies things up.

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Thank you.

Respectfully,

Engr. Joseph P. Gacosta
FOI Decision Maker

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