Question & AnswerQ&A (POEA DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 5 s. 1993)
The main purpose of POEA Department Order No. 5, s. 1993 is to establish a responsive policy for the recruitment and placement of Filipino fishermen in Taiwan to maximize the Philippine share in the labor market and address the shortage of fishermen there.
Existing lead or co-agents are allowed to process the recruitment of Filipino fishermen to Taiwan subject to provisions of Memorandum Circular No. 85, Series of 1992 and compliance with set guidelines.
Manning agents are allowed to participate as co-agents in the Special Hiring Program for Taiwan, provided they meet the selection criteria set by DOLE/POEA.
The lead and co-agent must execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) defining their relationship, which must be submitted to the POEA before filing the agency's request for accreditation of the principal.
The Order took effect on March 1, 1993.
The criteria for selection of co-agents are set by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).
Memorandum Circular No. 85, Series of 1992 contains provisions that must be complied with by lead or co-agents processing the recruitment of fishermen to Taiwan as mandated by this Order.
Yes, only existing lead or co-agents may process the recruitment subject to compliance with related guidelines, indicating restrictions on new agencies' participation.
The intended benefit is to maximize Filipino employment opportunities in the Taiwanese fishing industry and fill the increasing shortage of fishermen in Taiwan.
The Order was adopted and signed by Ma. Nieves R. Confesor, Secretary.