POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 08 S. 1993, March 02, 1993
HIRING OF FILIPINO FISHERMEN FOR TAIWAN
National Administrative Register March 2, 1993
Pursuant to Department Order No. 05 (Series of 1993) and in view of the need to adopt a responsive policy towards the recruitment and placement of workers to Taiwan and in order to maximize our share of the said labor market, existing lead and co-agents may process fishermen for Taiwan.
A. Requirements for accreditation of new principal and renewal of accreditation of Taiwan principals hiring Filipino fishermen to work inside/outside Taiwan territorial waters:
- Special Power-of-Attorney verified by the Philippine Labor Center (PLC) in Taiwan;
- Council of Labor Affairs (CLA) approval verified by PLC;
- Master Employment Contract verified by PLC;
- Crew complement reflecting data on positions or skills and salary scales; and
- Vessel particulars.
B. Requirements for Enrolment of Taiwan-Registered Vessel/s under Principal/s with Valid Accreditation
- CLA approval verified by PLC;
- Master Employment Contract verified by PLC;
- Crew complement reflecting data on positions or skills and salary scales;
- Vessel particulars.
C. Requirements for Request for Additional Crew
- CLA approval verified by PLC;
- Master Employment Contract verified by PLC; and
- Letter Request for Processing of additional crew.
The Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) issued to the fishermen shall be valid for 60-days.
This Circular supersedes previous issuances inconsistent herewith and shall take effect immediately.
Adopted: 2 Mar. 1993
(Sgd.) FELICISIMO O. JOSON, JR.
Administrator