POEA ADVISORY NO. 1, S. OF 2002, APRIL 26, 2002

: The advisory establishes the registration system of foreign employers and principals effective May 2, 2002, to improve service quality under the POEA's Quality Management System.
: The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is responsible for adopting the registration system.
: The new registration system took effect on May 2, 2002.
: The documents include: 1) Special power of attorney or recruitment/service agreement, 2) Master employment contract of the foreign principal, 3) Manpower request/job order indicating the position and salary, 4) Valid business license/registration.
: No, POEA will no longer evaluate documents verified by POLOs but will simply register them.
: POLOs verify documents submitted by foreign employers/principals and transmit daily reports of verified documents to the POEA. They also maintain databases of verified documents.
: POEA maintains an internet/web-based data system accessible by POLOs for document verification.
: All registration transactions of the POEA shall be closely coordinated with the POLOs to ensure updated and accurate records.
: The Landbased Center and Household Workers Center of the POEA will create appropriate procedural and documentary guidelines including process flows to be posted in their work areas.
: POEA will furnish POLOs with updated lists of all foreign employers/principals with valid accreditation via email, fax, or regular pouch for ready reference.