Question & AnswerQ&A (DOLE DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 3-B)
A Returning Performing Artist is an artist who holds an authentic Philippine passport bearing their true identity, birthdate, age, and category, and who has previous work experience overseas for at least six months.
The conditions include a written request by the Returning Performing Artist and the POEA accredited Training Center, and a Joint Sworn Statement by the Training Center and Performing Artist verifying the management contract, true identity details, overseas work experience, and posting of a photo and information at designated places.
It must include that the Training Center has a management contract with the artist, guarantees the true identity details, confirms the artist's overseas work based on their passport category with proper documents, and agrees to post the artist's photo and pertinent information at DOLE, POEA, and NMYC.
Documents such as the POEA-approved employment contract and passport should support the overseas work experience.
They must undergo a Special Orientation Program, pass a special academic examination, and also pass the regular skills testing.
The pre-departure showcase preview, required by Department Order No. 3-E Series of 1994, ensures that Returning Performing Artists demonstrate their skills and readiness before deployment overseas.
The procedure outlined in Section C of Department Order No. 3-C, Series of 1994 on the Guidelines for the Issuance and Use of the Artist Record Book is adopted for Returning Performing Artists.
Grounds for suspension or cancellation are adopted from Section E of Department Order No. 3-C, Series of 1994, which govern the issuance and use of the Artist Record Book, although specific grounds are not listed in this order.
The displayed information must include the full name including middle name, birthdate, age, and category of the Returning Performing Artist.