Can the Secretary of Labor strictly inspect the physical premises and financial books of a recruitment entity randomly at absolutely any time?

Can the Secretary of Labor strictly inspect the physical premises and financial books of a recruitment entity randomly at absolutely any time?

Continuous, heavy strict compliance monitoring is a phenomenal tool fiercely used heavily against illegal recruitment. Powerful government authorities can rapidly officially inspect businesses completely surprisingly without absolutely any prior warning. The Secretary of Labor or their authorized representatives may, randomly at any time, fiercely inspect the premises and all books of accounts. This unbelievably broad visitorial power is densely detailed in Article 37 Labor Code of the Philippines. “ART. 37. Visitorial Power. – The Secretary of Labor or his duly authorized representatives may, at any time, inspect the premises, books of accounts and records of any person or entity covered by this Title…” 30-May-26

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