Law Summary
Overview
This advisory serves as a follow-up to POEA Advisory No. 27, issued on the same date, regarding the fraudulent use of specific E-Receipt numbers associated with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and PhilHealth.
Notification of Fraudulent E-Receipts
- Legal Principle/Provision: The advisory informs the public about the interception of fraudulent E-receipts that have been misused by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
- Key Definitions:
- E-Receipt: An electronic receipt issued for the processing of overseas employment, indicating compliance with required payments.
- Important Details:
- Four spurious E-receipts from the series numbered 5059001-5060000 have been detected at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Cebu International Airport.
- Consequences: Possessing a fraudulent E-receipt may lead to complications in the employment process for OFWs.
Reporting Procedure
- Requirements:
- OFWs or individuals in possession of any of the mentioned E-receipts must report to the POEA to verify the authenticity of the receipts.
- Location for Reporting:
- Office of the Director, Licensing and Regulation Office, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, 4th Floor, BFO Building, Ortigas Avenue Cor. EDSA, Mandaluyong City.
- Contact Information:
- Telephone: 727-7772
- Email: [email protected]
Adoption of Advisory
- Date of Adoption: This advisory was adopted on June 10, 2011.
- Signatory: Signed by Carlos S. Cao, Jr., Administrator of POEA.
Key Takeaways
- The advisory alerts the public, especially OFWs, to the existence of fraudulent E-receipts related to overseas employment processing.
- Individuals must verify the authenticity of their E-receipts by contacting the POEA immediately.
- The advisory emphasizes the importance of reporting to prevent the further misuse of these documents.