POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 02 S. 1985

: The main purpose is to ensure that all overseas-bound workers undergo a pre-employment medical examination only at medical clinics accredited by the MOH-MOLE Joint Committee.
: All authorized agencies must send their workers for pre-employment medical examinations only to clinics accredited by the MOH-MOLE Joint Committee.
: Sanctions specified in MC #20 for non-compliance will be applied to such agencies.
: The MOH-MOLE Joint Committee is responsible for accrediting medical clinics.
: It was originally adopted on January 23, 1985.
: The Workers Assistance and Adjudication Office of the POEA can be contacted for such inquiries.
: Yes, it applies to all overseas-bound workers seeking employment abroad.
: Non-compliance may lead to sanctions such as fines, suspension, or revocation of license as stipulated under MC #20.