Issuance of Temporary/Special Permits.
Section 25
SEC. 25. Issuance of Temporary/Special Permits. – Temporary/special permits shall he issued to the following upon proper application with the Board: (a) foreign geologists, recognized as experts in then-specific fields of geology, called in by the Republic of the Philippines for consultation or for specific design, installation or project: Provided, That their practice shall be confined to such work only; (b) foreign geologists who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields of specialization, contracted as professors or lecturers on geology subjects by Philippine schools, colleges, institutes or universities on a direct hire or exchange basis, subject to verification of credentials by the Board; or (c) foreign geologists who are duly registered under bilateral or multilateral agreements where the Philippines is a signatory. Provided, That all the above shall secure a temporary/special permit from the Board prior to arrival in the Country: Provided, further, That the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall not issue an alien employment permit to a foreigner who will practice a profession in the Philippines unless he/she shall have been issued by the Board and Commission a temporary/special permit pursuant to a resolution approved by the foregoing bodies.