POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 20, S. 1987

: The purpose is to streamline the deployment of Filipino domestic helpers to Hongkong by mandating the use of a model employment contract approved by the Immigration Office of Hongkong and endorsed by the Philippine Embassy.
: The model employment contract approved by the Immigration Office of Hongkong and endorsed by the Philippine Embassy in Hongkong as adopted by the POEA without amendment.
: Yes, individual employment contracts are allowed but remain subject to POEA Memorandum Circular No. 12, Series of 1987.
: It pertains to the guidelines and regulations governing employment contracts of Filipino domestic helpers.
: The model employment contract was adopted on September 9, 1987.
: Tomas D. Achacoso and Jose N. Sarmiento, Administrators of the POEA at their respective times.
: No, the POEA adopted the model contract without amendment.
: The Immigration Office of Hongkong approves it, and it is endorsed by the Philippine Embassy in Hongkong.
: It ensures that their employment contracts are standardized and comply with the terms approved by relevant authorities, protecting their rights.
: It is effective immediately from the date of issuance, applying to contracts from that point forward.