Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act
Section 16. Who May File a Motion to Reopen the Establishment. The motion to re-open may be filed only by the following:
(a) The owner of the building or his/her duly authorized representative;
(b) The building administrator or his/her duly authorized representative;
(c) Any other person or entity legitimately operating within the premises closed/padlocked whose operations/activities are distinct from the recruitment activities of the person/entity subject of the closure order.