Question & AnswerQ&A (POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 008-94)
The minimum age requirement for female household workers going overseas is twenty five (25) years.
Yes, exemptions apply to countries where the age requirement is higher than 25 years, and to host countries where employment terms are superior to Philippine standards, or where protection for household workers is assured by legislation or protective mechanisms are in place.
The deploying Philippine recruitment agency is responsible for ensuring compliance with the minimum age requirement.
The deploying agency must execute and submit an Affidavit of Undertaking guaranteeing compliance with the prescribed minimum age for female household workers.
POEA shall continue to process these employment contracts as per Section 4 of the memorandum circular.
The agency may face suspension of documentary processing, suspension of license, fines, or both. The suspension duration and fines are determined by the Administration.
A sanction of two months suspension of the agency's license or a fine or both is imposed for every violation committed.
Exemptions apply if host countries have terms and conditions superior to Philippine minimum standards, or provide legislative protection, or have adequate protective mechanisms for household workers.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) implement and monitor enforcement.
Yes, the DOLE/POEA shall conduct periodic review and may recommend or implement modifications, additions, or amendments as necessary.