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DFA Statement on the Issue of the H-2A and H-2B Visas
22 January 2019 – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reminds Filipinos abroad, particularly those in the United States, to follow immigration rules and avoid staying beyond what is allowed in their visas. The Department issues this reminder in view of the decision by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to remove the Philippines […]
DFA Bulletin on the Documentary Requirements for Passport Renewals
15 January 2019 – Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. signed this afternoon Department Order (DO) 03-2019 removing the submission of birth certificates as a requirement for passport renewals. Under the DO, the presentation of birth certificates shall no longer be required for regular renewals, except for applications for lost and mutilated passports; those […]
POEA strengthens anti-illegal recruitment campaign
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, in 2018, has stepped up the government’s campaign against illegal recruitment and trafficking in persons. It has forged partnerships with 51 local government units (LGUs) and private groups with memorandum of agreements that sought to engage their participation and commitment to protect their communities against illegal recruitment activities. The Administration […]
POEA launches OFW records appointment system
Starting December 10, 2018, interested parties may use the OFW Records Online Appointment System when requesting verification or certification of OFW records. The appointment service is free and is available at ofwrecords.poea.gov.ph The appointment system was developed for the convenience of the OFW and family members who have limited time to go to the POEA […]
Language training centers prohibited from advertising overseas jobs
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration advised applicants for overseas jobs to be wary of language training centers that promise enrollees ‘sure employment’ upon finishing the language course. Language training centers have no license or authority to recruit Filipino workers, hence they are prohibited from advertising overseas job vacancies. Some training centers have been posting advertisements […]
POEA warns public on fake jobs posted on Facebook
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration warns job seekers on the proliferation of unauthorized Facebook pages that post supposed overseas job vacancies using the POEA name and logo. Most of the Facebook pages offering jobs are operated by scammers, illegal recruiters, and other enterprising individuals who wanted to earn extra money though advertisements and links to […]
Beware of job scammers on Facebook
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration reiterates its warning on the proliferation of fake overseas jobs posted by scammers on Facebook and other job portals. Scammers post on Facebook pages supposed vacancies of international companies for various positions. The job offer includes high salary, free transportation, free food and accommodation, high overtime pay rate, paid vacation […]
POEA implements new online systems
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration is set to launch new online systems for use by licensed recruitment and manning agencies. Starting May 1, 2018, all licensed recruiters requesting for contract processing and documentation of their hired workers and seafarers shall use the newly developed e-Contracts System which replaced the e-Submit System. The new systems, aptly […]
POEA warns licensed agencies on “tie-up” recruitment scheme
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration yesterday warned licensed recruitment agencies against consenting to tie-up arrangement with other recruiters. In a tie-up recruitment scheme, recruiters with foreign principals but without the proper authorization from the POEA engage the services and facilities of a licensed agency in the Philippines to make it appear that the recruitment process […]