Authorized Medical Clinics
- Medical examinations must be conducted only by clinics accredited by the MOH-MOLE Joint Committee.
- Unauthorized clinics are explicitly prohibited from performing these examinations.
Enforcement and Compliance
- Authorized recruitment and placement agencies must ensure strict compliance with the provision on medical clinic accreditation.
- Agencies found sending workers to non-accredited clinics face sanctions as specified in POEA Memorandum Circular No. 20.
Sanctions for Non-Compliance
- Non-compliance with the medical examination requirements and use of unaccredited clinics may lead to administrative sanctions against the agency.
- The specific sanctions have been outlined in another memorandum circular (MC #20) referenced for enforcement.
Oversight and Assistance
- The Workers Assistance and Adjudication Office of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) serves as the point of contact for inquiries or issues related to the implementation of the medical examination requirements.
- The POEA maintains administrative control over the enforcement of the provisions in this circular.
Legal Authority and Reissuance
- The memorandum circular was originally adopted on January 23, 1985.
- It was re-issued on February 18, 1992, reaffirming its provisions and emphasizing continued compliance.
- Signature of the Administrator endorses the authority and official nature of the circular.