Question & AnswerQ&A (POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 01)
The purpose of the POEA Memorandum Circular No. 01 dated January 11, 1996, is to inform concerned agencies and entities about the medical clinics accredited by the Malaysian government for conducting medical examinations of Filipino Overseas Contract Workers (OCWs) bound for Malaysia.
According to the circular, the Malaysian government appointed eleven (11) medical clinics to conduct medical examinations for Filipino OCWs bound for Malaysia.
The medical clinics are located in Manila, Cebu, and Davao as listed in the circular.
No, the circular specifically addresses medical examinations for Filipino OCWs bound for Malaysia only.
Concerned agencies and entities are advised to refer their applicants to any of the accredited clinics listed in the memorandum for the requisite medical examination, subject to compliance with existing rules and regulations.
Yes, the medical examinations must comply with existing rules and regulations as stated in the circular.
Yes, the memorandum lists the specific clinics accredited by Malaysia to conduct medical examinations for Filipino OCWs bound for Malaysia, making it the exhaustive list at the time of issuance.
The POEA Administrator has the authority to regulate the overseas employment of Filipino workers, including issuing policies and circulars such as this one to ensure compliance with host country requirements and facilitate employment processes.
The Malaysian government appoints specific clinics to ensure that medical examinations meet their standards and requirements for workers entering their country, thereby streamlining and standardizing the process.