First Time Job Seekers Assistance Act

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed Republic Act 11261 which exempts first-time job seekers from paying for document requirements from the government which they need in applying for a job for the first time.

Under this law, first-time job seekers can get for free the following documents:

Police clearance certificate
National Bureau of Investigation clearance
Barangay clearance
Medical certificate from a public hospital
Birth certificate
Marriage certificate
Transcript of academic records issued by SUCs
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID) card
Other documentary requirements issued by the government that may be required by employers for job applicants

They must show proof from their respective barangay that they are indeed first time job seekers.