POEA Memorandum Circular No. 08 (1993)

(NAR) VOL. IV NO. 1 / JANUARY - APRIL 1993

[ POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 08 S. 1993, March 02, 1993 ]

HIRING OF FILIPINO FISHERMEN FOR TAIWAN

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:

1. Special Power-of-Attorney verified by the Philippine Labor Center (PLC) in Taiwan;

2. Council of Labor Affairs (CLA) approval verified by PLC;

3. Master Employment Contract verified by PLC;

4. Crew complement reflecting data on positions or skills and salary scales; and 5. Vessel particulars.

B. Requirements for Enrolment of Taiwan-Registered Vessel/s under Principal/s with Valid Accreditation 1. CLA approval verified by PLC;

2. Master Employment Contract verified by PLC;

3. Crew complement reflecting data on positions or skills and salary scales;

4. Vessel particulars.

C. Requirements for Request for Additional Crew 1. CLA approval verified by PLC;

2. Master Employment Contract verified by PLC; and 3. 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