Philippines' DOLE issues new rules requiring work permits for child vloggers and under-15 influencers

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines has issued Labor Advisory 12, Series of 2026, mandating work permits for children under 15 who participate in vlogs, livestreams, digital advertisements, and other online content. This advisory extends child labor safeguards to digital media, aiming to protect the welfare, safety, and rights of child content creators.