public of the Philippines aS pevanfurhiroriascnmnsemnoune (Gy o> jurfau of Working Conditions wore VAB Intcamuros, Mani se 23 Aprit 2021 Ms. LADY JOYCE C. VAR Manager, Human Resourcd & Administration Allegiance Cargo Advantagp, Inc. Bldg. 28 Sunbiest Compound KM 23, West Service Road| Cupang, Muntinlupa City Dear Ms, Vargas: This has reference] to] your company's request of non-coverage under Department Order No, 174,|Seijes of 2017 (D0 174-17). A perusal of the subj primary purpose of Allegiar non-vessel operating whether intemational or loc; in trucking, hauling, wareh Further, the BIR Certificate issued by the City Govern corporation is freight forwar iltgd Amended Articles of Incorporation showed that the ice Fargo Advantage, Inc. is to engage in business as a 10} cartier (NVOCC), freight and cargo forwarders, all classes of goods and merchandise and to engage sity and distribution, customs clearing and brokerage f Registration and Business License and Mayor's Permit nt bf Muntinlupa indicated that the line of business of the ing|& trucking services, warehouse and carga forwarding. DOLE Department Gircilar No. 01, Series of 2017 explains that DO 174-17 does not contemplate 10 cdver| contractual relationships under contract of carriage, ameng others. Accordingly, sfice your company is engaged in freight & cargo forwarding, trucking & haulihg qervices and warehousing, this Office is of the opinion that Allegiance Cargo Advpntdge, Inc., Inc. is not a contractor under DO 174-17; hence, not covered by the sbid Department Order. Be reminded that th]s opinion is based on the facts presented and without thp appropriate DOLE Regional Office as a result of inspection conducted pursijantl to Department Order No.183, Series of 2017. Any undisclosed information materia to the issue/s being raised may bring about a different opinion. This is strictly ad\isofy and may not be invoked in any courts of law or administrative body. prejudice to the findings Please be guided actordingly. Very truly yours, / if \ 4 Wy | x Z ma, tekesira §| cucuecd, (ua-es0 u Assistant Secretary and Concurrent Director IV ‘cc: DOLE National Capital Regio! Aye Cayo md wafo2[29,