QuestionsQuestions (POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 34)
It provides guidelines for the establishment and authorization of training centers for performing artists, including requirements on facilities, staff, and approved training curricula.
A 40-square meter dance studio with permanently installed dance bars; wall mirrors at least 5 feet high with width at least 2/3 of the dance area’s length; and a karaoke/sound system.
A 10-square meter music studio with acoustic protection, plus a sound system and a piano.
A 40-square meter studio with acoustic protection and a complete set of show band musical instruments.
One 30-square meter classroom with desks, writing boards, and other teaching literature; and auxiliary rooms such as separate comfort rooms for men and women, separate dressing rooms for men and women, and a waiting room for trainees.
All studios and rooms mentioned in the guidelines must be well ventilated and lighted.
The center must have a full-time supervisor or head for its academic training program who must at least be a college graduate or its equivalent.
Academic and skills trainers must have undergone Competency Test with the NMYC and be correspondingly certified.
They must use only academic and skills curricula duly approved by the Secretary of Labor upon endorsement or recommendation by the Entertainment Industry Advisory Council (EIAC).
Yes. It may seek approval for improved curriculum, including special and skills curricula, particularly for artists with previous similar training or previous overseas employment experience.
Authority may be issued to a person, entity, or licensed agency that submits the required documents to the Licensing and Regulation Office (LRO) and complies with the requirements.
A copy of its Articles of Incorporation or Partnership duly registered with the SEC, or a copy of its registration with the Bureau of Domestic Trade.
Proof of ownership of the center’s premises, or a copy of the lease/rental agreement of the premises.
For licensed agencies, the circular states that a copy of its license may be submitted in lieu of the above documents (i.e., ownership/lease and similar items listed for non-licensed applicants).
A list of training staff with resumes and NMYC certification as may be applicable; and a list of training equipment.
Licensed agencies must show at least one (1) year experience in deployment of entertainers; talent managers or promotions companies must show at least one (1) year experience in development and management of entertainers.
It must be nominated or appointed by licensed agencies authorized to recruit and deploy entertainers as their talent developer, and it must process the same qualifications specified under letter (h).
Upon receipt of the applicant’s notice, POEA inspectors conduct inspection to determine compliance with facilities and operational requirements, and the center must be properly identified in its facade with a signboard indicating the training center name and authorization number.
Authorization is valid for one (1) year from the date of issue, subject to suspension or cancellation for cause determined by the Administration.
Training centers should not engage in the deployment of artists unless they are duly licensed to act as employment agency.