Documentary Requirements for Pre-qualification
- Submission of a valid CLA (Commission on Labor Affairs) license to recruit foreign workers, accompanied by an English translation verified by the Philippine Labor Commission (PLC) and notarized by the Taiwan District Court.
- Presentation of approved business registration permits and proof of financial capability with official English translations verified by the PLC and notarized by the Taiwan District Court.
- Certificate of good standing issued by the CLA, verified by the PLC; this certificate must include details on:
- The amount of agency fees collected by the Taiwanese manpower agency from the Philippine recruitment agency.
- The number of employers represented by the Taiwanese agency.
- The number of Filipino workers placed in the previous year(s).
Welfare and Legal Standing Requirements
- Certification from the PLC confirming the agency’s participation in projects aimed at the welfare and protection of Filipino workers in Taiwan.
- Disclosure of involvement in welfare cases and any pending litigation or convictions related to the Taiwanese manpower agency.
Affidavit of Undertaking by Taiwanese Agencies
- A sworn statement by the Taiwanese manpower agency addressing:
- The agency fees to be collected from the Philippine recruitment agency.
- Assumption of responsibility for the welfare of their hired workers.
- Assurance of faithful implementation of employment contracts.
- Commitment to comply with additional requirements that may be prescribed by the PLC or POEA.
Administrative Directive and Effectivity
- POEA is instructed to formulate guidelines to govern the pre-qualification process of Taiwanese manpower agencies.
- The Department Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
- Signed and adopted on April 6, 1994, by Secretary Ma. Nieves R. Confesor.