QuestionsQuestions (POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 13, S. 1986)
In view of recent developments in Angola, upon recommendation of the Philippine Honorary Consul C.R.G. Hellinger.
The towns of Andrada, Lucapa and Camisombo, and the local areas Luo, Luovuo, MD2 and MD5.
It is temporary and “until further notice.”
Yes. Deployment to all other areas in Angola was permitted but considered as war risk areas.
They had to be covered by mandatory war risk insurance as defined in Section 2, Rule VI, Book VII of the Rules and Regulations Governing Overseas Employment.
Section 2, Rule VI, Book VII of the Rules and Regulations Governing Overseas Employment.
Agencies had to disseminate the suspended/war-risk information to all concerned during the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS).
So workers are properly forewarned and made aware of the job risks involved.
The worker’s deployment would fall under “war risk areas,” requiring mandatory war risk insurance coverage.
Certain named towns/local areas were temporarily suspended; all other Angola areas were allowed but classified as war risk areas.
Deployment remains suspended until POEA issues further notice lifting or changing the restriction.
It was re-issued on 18 February 1992 by another Administrator (Jose N. Sarmiento). This may indicate continuing effect or restatement/affirmation of the policy.
Patricia A. Sto. Tomas signed on 15 July 1986; Jose N. Sarmiento re-issued it on 18 February 1992.
Because labeling areas as war risk areas triggers legal/contractual protections—specifically, mandatory war risk insurance under the referenced rules.
They may be held accountable for non-compliance with POEA deployment requirements, including failure to properly inform workers and failure to ensure mandatory insurance coverage.