Remittance Guidelines for Overseas Filipino Workers

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LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 1219: Remittance Guidelines for Overseas Filipino Workers

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Remittance Guidelines for Overseas Filipino Workers

Law: Letter Of Instructions No. 1219

Decision Date: Mar 26, 1982

A 1982 Philippine law directed government officials to establish guidelines for efficient remittance of salaries for Filipino overseas workers, ensuring easy transfer of earnings to designated beneficiaries or bank accounts in the Philippines.

Scope and Objective of the Directive

The focus is on facilitating the transfer of workers’ salaries to their designated beneficiaries or bank accounts in the Philippines.
The directive aligns with the provisions of the Labor Code as amended and the current rules and regulations of the Central Bank of the Philippines.

Collaboration and Implementation

The officials may seek assistance from any government office or instrumentality in carrying out this directive.
They are authorized to liaise and make representations with relevant authorities in host countries to ensure efficient and beneficial transfer of earnings.

Reporting Requirements

A report on the implementation progress of this directive is required to be submitted within thirty (30) days from the date of issuance.

Legal Authority and Date

The instruction is formally issued by the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand E. Marcos, on March 26, 1982.

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