Deployment Ban to Iraq for Filipino Workers

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POEA ADVISORY NO. 10, S. 2004: Deployment Ban to Iraq for Filipino Workers

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Title Supreme Court: Deployment Ban to Iraq for Filipino Workers

Law: Poea Advisory No. 10, S. 2004

Decision Date: Nov 4, 2004

The Philippine government mandates strict compliance from licensed recruitment agencies to prevent the deployment of overseas Filipino workers to Iraq, emphasizing adherence to verified contracts and imposing severe penalties for violations following recent abductions.

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Prohibition Against Cross-Border Deployment Involving Iraq

Deployment of Filipino workers specifically for jobs located in other countries that would necessitate crossing into Iraq during their work is prohibited.
The ban covers situations where the nature of the work or skills required might lead the worker to enter Iraq as part of their duties.

Ban on Direct Deployment to Iraq and Circumvention Attempts

Direct deployment of Filipino workers to Iraq is strictly banned.
Attempts to circumvent this ban by using alternative travel routes or methods to reach Iraq are prohibited and considered unlawful.

Sanctions for Non-Compliance

Recruitment agencies and employers who violate the deployment ban and related directives face administrative sanctions.
Violators are also subject to criminal charges prosecuted by the Philippine government.

Advisory Purpose and Authority

The advisory serves to inform and guide all licensed recruitment agencies, employers, and stakeholders involved in the deployment of overseas Filipino workers regarding compliance with the deployment ban to Iraq.
The directive enhances protection measures for overseas Filipino workers amidst security risks in Iraq.

Administrative Issuance and Effectivity

The advisory was officially adopted on November 4, 2004, by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) under Administrator Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz.

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