Dole sets June 29 hearing on Tab Baldwin's work permit validity

MANILA, Philippines —- The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has scheduled a formal hearing on June 29 concerning the working permit verification involving Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team coach, Thomas “Tab” Baldwin.

READ: Dole chief summons Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin over drownings, work permit

According to Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino, the formal hearing follows the initial hearing held earlier on Monday, June 15, which was attended by the coach’s lawyer. Baldwin himself skipped the hearing, citing health reasons.

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The hearing was held after Dole summoned Baldwin to prove his valid Alien Employment Permit (AEP) and explain the team building activity in Aurora that left two student basketball players dead.

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During the initial hearing, Baldwin’s camp instead presented his Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR), which establishes his status as a legal resident in the Philippines.

However, Tolentino noted that an ACR does not automatically authorize a foreign national to work in the country.

With this, Baldwin was given 10 days, or until June 25, to submit a verified answer, as well as supporting documents.

“After June 25, we will have a formal hearing on June 29. In accordance with the law, we are simply following the required process. They are entitled to two hearings, but if there is only one hearing, then after the initial hearing, we have 30 days to issue a resolution,” Tolentino said in a chance interview with reporters after the initial hearing.

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Meanwhile, Tolentino said the department has yet to summon Ateneo de Manila University officials, noting that the proceedings currently involve only the employee.

Tolentino said Dole will still have to determine during the hearings whether the university’s participation will be necessary. /das

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