Question & AnswerQ&A (POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 17)
The purpose is to inform concerned agencies and entities of the accreditation of six additional medical clinics approved by the Taiwan Department of Health to service Taiwan-bound Filipino workers.
Six additional medical clinics were accredited.
Yes, agencies and entities may refer applicants to any of the newly accredited clinics in addition to the three hospitals previously accredited.
They must comply with existing rules and regulations related to the medical examination and deployment of overseas Filipino workers.
No, one of the accredited clinics, Physicians Diagnostic Services Center, is located in Cebu City, indicating coverage beyond Metro Manila.
TECO provides information that the Taiwan Department of Health approved the accreditation of the additional clinics.
It ensures that the medical clinics meet certain health standards required for the medical examination of workers destined for Taiwan.
While the circular does not detail services, it implies that these clinics provide medical services necessary for the certification of health for overseas deployment to Taiwan.