QuestionsQuestions (POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 17)
Its purpose is to list newly accredited medical clinics in the Philippines authorized to provide diagnostic/medical services to Taiwan-bound workers, and to guide agencies in referring applicants to these clinics.
Information was provided by the Taiwan Economic Cultural Office (TECO) to support the Taiwan Department of Health’s approval of additional clinics.
The Taiwan Department of Health.
Six (6) additional medical clinics.
Referrals must be subject to compliance with existing rules and regulations.
PHYSICIANS DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CENTER (Ermita, Manila); SM LAZO MEDICAL CENTER (Malate, Manila); OUR LADY OF FATIMA (Sampaloc, Manila); ST. MARTIN POLYCLINIC (Malate, Manila); ARGUELLES MEDICAL CENTER (Malate, Manila).
PHYSICIANS DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES CENTER, 14 F. Ramos, Cebu City.
Agencies may refer applicants not only to the newly listed clinics but also to the three (3) hospitals earlier accredited for the same purpose.
No. They may refer applicants to any of the newly accredited clinics in addition to the three earlier accredited hospitals.
Manuel G. Imson, Officer-in-Charge.
Adopted on May 7, 1993; the heading also indicates it is s. 1993 and dated May 07, 1993.
They are for “diagnostic service” to service Taiwan-bound workers (as phrased in the circular).
Applicants can be referred to any of the listed accredited clinics (or the earlier accredited hospitals) for the required medical/diagnostic services, subject to the rules.
Although the circular adds accredited providers, its effect is limited by other applicable POEA/health-related procedures and standards; accredited clinics and referral processes must still follow existing requirements.