QuestionsQuestions (POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 19 S. 1985)
It issues implementing guidelines to promote welfare and protect the interests of Filipino entertainers recruited and hired for overseas employment, covering both entertainers seeking overseas work and licensed private employment agencies engaged in their recruitment and placement.
Yes. Only entertainers duly auditioned and certified by the Philippine Entertainment Certification Center (PECC) are eligible for overseas employment. The certificate is valid for 3 years and is renewable unless sooner revoked.
Presentation of the PECC certificate is a prerequisite for processing travel exit passes at the Contracts Processing Department and for departure clearance by the Labor Assistance Center at Manila International Airport.
The PECC is a special unit set up at the Manpower Registry Department, Workers' Assistance and Adjudication Office, responsible for auditioning and certification. It is a joint undertaking with the private sector represented by CHIME.
A committee composed of members from both private and public sectors, designated by the Administrator. The Director of Workers' Assistance and Adjudication Office serves as Chairman. It assists in effective policy formulation and implementation relative to certification.
Auditioners are drawn from a Pool of Auditioners. A Board has three (3) members, and the identification of auditioners for a session is made by drawing lots at least two (2) days before the audition to allow confirmation.
They must have (1) adequate experience/expertise in the relevant entertainment sector (generally 5 years), (2) Filipino citizenship, and (3) good moral character.
Each Board must have representation from: (1) entertainer-auditioners, (2) instructor/practitioner-auditioners, and (3) manager/agents auditioners.
Yes. An auditioner engaged in overseas deployment of talents (as talent manager, promoter, or agency manager) must inhibit from participating in a Board if any of their talents will be auditioned before that Board. Violation results in removal from the pool.
Singers, dancers, musicians, novelty act performers, showgirls, and self-contained performers (individual/group).
An entertainer is eligible if they obtain a total of 70% each from any two (2) members of the Board of Auditioners.
Applicant files a PECC Registration Form and pays audition fee (P10) to receive an official receipt and Audition Schedule Advice. On audition date, the applicant presents receipt and schedule. After audition, they get the Audition Rating Form (original) in triplicate copies prepared by the Board. If they pass, they claim the Artists' Accreditation Certificate by presenting the Audition Rating Form and paying the certification fee (P30).
They forfeit the audition fee. If they wish to audition later, they must go through the entire procedure again.
An applicant may apply for re-audition after one week from the first audition. The same procedure applies. If they fail the re-audition, a third audition is allowed only after one month and after proper training.
Professional artists with records in first-class venues (e.g., five-star hotels/clubs, ocean-going luxury liners) or who gained popularity may apply. Proof includes venue certificate of engagement, news clippings/ads/brochures/programs, proof of special shows/concerts, tapes/records/awards/citations, photographs, and an endorsement letter from CHIME.
Within two (2) days from receipt of the application, the Secretariat conducts evaluation and verification of the submitted documents.
Erring agencies: sanctions under the Rules and Regulations on Overseas Employment, including for false documentation or tampering/faking PECC documents. Erring entertainers: disciplinary action and penalties under the same Rules for false documentation or tampering/faking. Talent managers: in addition to CHIME sanctions, disqualification from transacting business with PECC.
From October 1, 1985, only CHIME-registered talent managers can transact with PECC. From January 1, 1985, only agencies meeting specialization requirements (certified by the Licensing and Regulation Office) can transact with PECC. From January 1, 1986, yellow-card certificates issued before July 15, 1985 are null and void, and holders must surrender them for replacement with a P20 replacement fee.
Yes. It repeals all previous memorandum circulars issued by the Administration relative to certification of entertainers. It takes effect on 15 July 1985.