Question & AnswerQ&A (DOLE DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 64-04)
The main purpose is to strengthen security measures for all Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) deployed in war-torn or high-risk countries.
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is tasked with providing the updated registry.
It must include the names of employers/companies, their addresses, contact numbers, and the list of workers employed including their skills and positions.
POLO is required to obtain the name and contact number of a responsible officer or staff member from the employer to coordinate security and monitoring of deployed workers. POLO should also identify a Filipino employee from the company to act as a coordinator for security purposes.
POLO must conduct orientation training on matters relating to coordination, assistance, and the development of a realistic security plan.
The committee is headed by the Undersecretary for Employment Promotion and Manpower Development.
Members include the Administrators of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and the Director of the International Labor Affairs Service (ILAS).
In coordination with the Head of Mission, POLO shall submit incident reports and other relevant information to the DOLE Crisis Management Committee as soon as they become available.
ILAS must provide contact numbers and email addresses of the members of the DOLE Crisis Management Committee to all POLOs.
The scope includes all Overseas Filipino Workers deployed in war-torn or high-risk countries, focusing on coordination between labor offices, employers, and government bodies to ensure their security.