Title
POEA registration of foreign employers
Law
Poea Advisory No. 1, S. Of 2002, April 26, 2002
Decision Date
Apr 26, 2002
Effective May 2, 2002, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration implements a streamlined registration system for foreign employers and principals, eliminating document evaluation by Philippine Overseas Labor Offices and requiring only verified documents for registration.
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Required Documents for Registration

  • Submission by Philippine licensed agencies acting on behalf of foreign principals/projects.
  • Documents include:
    • Special power of attorney or recruitment/service agreement.
    • Master employment contract of the foreign principal.
    • Manpower request or job order indicating position and salary.
    • Valid business license or registration of the foreign principal.

Procedural and Documentary Guidelines

  • Specific documentary and procedural guidelines will be developed by the Landbased Center and Household Workers Center.
  • These guidelines will include process flows and must be posted visibly in the respective work areas.

Data Management and Accessibility

  • POEA to maintain an Internet/web-based data system of all registered employers and principals.
  • POLOs may access this system during document verification processes.
  • POLOs required to send daily reports via e-mail to the concerned POEA units on documents they have verified.
  • POLOs expected to maintain databases of verified documents independently.

Coordination and Information Sharing

  • POEA to regularly provide POLOs with updated lists of all accredited foreign employers and principals in their jurisdictions.
  • Distribution of these lists will be via e-mail, fax, or regular courier (pouch).
  • All registration transactions by POEA will be closely coordinated with POLOs to ensure accuracy and currency of data.

Legal and Administrative Framework

  • The system aims to streamline operations, reduce duplication of work between POEA and POLO.
  • Enhances transparency and systematic data handling in the registration of foreign employers/principals.
  • Provides clear roles for POEA and POLO in the verification, registration, and monitoring processes.

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