HIRING OF FILIPINO FISHERMEN FOR TAIWAN
National Administrative Register [ POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 08 S. 1993, March 02, 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