QuestionsQuestions (POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 04)
To direct manning agencies to join and actively disseminate information and reminders to departing OFWs—particularly seafarers—about the campaign against drug trafficking and smuggling, emphasizing consequences, penalties, and POEA sanctions.
Manning agencies, whether with or without accredited PDOS programs.
They must disseminate to departing crew information regarding drug trafficking and smuggling.
It includes “any form of smuggling,” explicitly including acting as accomplices of human smugglers.
Harsh penalties; devastating effects on the good name and reputation of Filipino seamen and the losses suffered by principals; POEA sanctions for guilty OFWs; and adverse consequences on offenders, loved ones, and families.
It states that such offenses have devastating effects on the good name and reputation of our seamen.
It emphasizes the tremendous losses suffered by the principals.
It clearly states that POEA imposes sanctions against OFWs found guilty of smuggling and drug trafficking.
He should not expect the Philippine government to condone his transgressions.
It indicates the directive is mandatory and binding on the parties concerned, requiring strict adherence.
It states manning agencies are directed to comply whether or not they have accredited PDOS programs.
It particularly emphasizes seafarers.
Drug trafficking and any form of smuggling, including acting as accomplices of human smugglers.
It notes adverse consequences not only to the offenders but also to their loved ones and families.