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Scenario: A 13-year-old student, Lina, is invited by the City Public Information Office to participate in a 60-second public-information video about disaster preparedness to be filmed at the City Library on a Thursday afternoon after classes. A private production company files with DOLE for a work permit for Lina under Department Circular No. 2, s. 2017, as amended by Department Circular No. 2, s. 2018. DOLE denies the permit, citing Lina's age and the scheduled timing would disrupt classes, and contending that safeguarding measures and proof of school attendance have not been established. The production company and Lina seek reconsideration arguing that the permit is a formality and civic education justifies participation. The records show that Lina's parents provided written consent; a safeguarding plan with a dedicated chaperone was prepared; and the City Library has issued a certification that Lina would not miss any class and would return immediately after filming. The school has confirmed attendance for the day. (a) Identify the controlling doctrine and the governing rule under the circular for issuing work permits to children below 15 engaged in public entertainment or information. (b) Distinguish this permit requirement from the general prohibition on employing children below 15 years of age. (c) Apply the rule to the facts and determine whether DOLE’s denial is valid and what remedies, if any, are available to the production company and Lina.