Advisories

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2022

No.	Subject
1	Prohibition of Unvaccinated Employees from Reporting to Work in the Sultanate of Oman
2	Requests for Digital Vaccination Certificates through VaxCertPH
3	Activation of the POEA Online Processing System for Direct Hires (POPS-Direct)
3A	Activation of the POEA Online Processing System for Direct Hires (POPS-Direct)
4	Temporary extension of the validity of the provisional license of Recruitment/Manning agencies not covered by Advisory No. 172 series of 2021
5	COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Long-Term Passes, Work Passes and Permanent Residence in Singapore
6	National Emergency in Kazakhstan
7	Temporary Suspension of COVID-19 Protocols for Arriving Filipinos and Foreigners
8	Extension of Reporting of Accommodation House/Housing Facilities of PRAs for HSWs
9	RT-PCR Test Requirement for Transit Passengers from Korea's Incheon Aiport to the Philippines
10	Launching and implementation of POEA Online Processing System for Direct Hire
11	Warning of fraudulent visas and illegal recruitment/human trafficking activities for supposed jobs in Palau
12	Changes in COVI-19 testing measures for travelers arriving in the UK
13	New arrival protocols in Libya
14	Resumption of entry of OFWs in Taiwan
15	New Zealand border reopening
16	Reiteration of Warning on Third-Country Recruitment Scheme for Deployment of Filipino Workers to Poland
17	Updated health protocols in Kuwait
18	Annual Deployment Ceiling of Newly Hired Health Care Workers
19	Procedure in the Recruitment of EPS Workers to Korea
20	Submission of Monitoring Reports on the Status and Condition of the Deployed OFWs/Seafarers Onbopard Affected by the Russian/Ukraine Conflict
21	Changes on Travel Restrictions and Exemptions in Australia and Introduction of Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD)
22	New Entry Requirements and Quarantine Measures for Entry into Japan
23	Resumption of Physical Inspection of Landbased and Seabased agencies to be conducted by the Inspectorate of the Licensing Branch
24	Warning unauthorized individuals / entities using the email user name of Repatriation Unit, Assistance and Welfare Division: REPATnAssistance to send unknown/unsafe links or attachments, in order to cause confusion and damage to OFWs, their relatives or Licensed Recruitment Agencies
25	NeChanges on Covid-19 Protocols in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
26	validation of Direct Hires Overseas Employment Certificate (OECs) which expired during the community quarantines, lockdowns or travel restrictions in countries of destination and unforeseen cancellations due to force majeure are allowed a one-time revalidation of their OEC
27	Movement of Seafarers in Areas under Alert Level 4.
28	Reiteration of the Submission of Reports in the OFW Monitoring System
29	Final Extension of Regular License of Recruitment/ManningAgencies whose License will expire from Maarch 31 to September 2022.
30	Guiidelines in the Conduct of Overseas Job Fairs (Under the new normal)
31	Extension of the Period of Suspension of the SEC Certificate of Capital Infusion of Agencies whose Equity fall below the Minimum Capitalization Requirement

2021

No.	Subject
1	Pre-Departure COVID-19 Requirements for all Travelers to Canada
2	New Filing Process at the Licensing Branch
3	Request for Editing of E-Registration Account
4	Extension of Deadline for the Submission of Documentary Proof of Increase in Capitalization among Licensing Recruitment and Manning Agencies
5	New Requirements for Re-Entry to Japan of Foreign Nationals Who Possess Residence Status
6	Revalidation of Expired OECs
6A	Revalidation of Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs) which expired during Community Quarantines, Lockdown or Travel Restrictions in Countries of Destination and Unforseen Cancellations due to Force Majeure
6B	Revalidation of Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs) which expired during Community Quarantines, Lockdowns or Travel Restrictions in Countries of Destination and Unforeseen Cancellations due to Force Majeure
6C	Direct Hire Assistance Division (DHAD), Landbased Center authorized to revalidate Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs) which expired during the community quarantines, lockdowns or travel restrictions in countries of destination and unforeseen cancellations due to force majeures
7	Taiwan Increases Minimum Wage
8	Lockdown in the State of Israel
9	Ontario Province declares state of emergency
10	UK imposes more restrictions to safeguard public health
11	US Embassy cancels visa appointment
12	Malaysia declares state of emergency
13	Warning on scams using the POEA name and logo
14	Germany declares nationwide lockdown until February 14, 2021
15	Certification and issuance of OFW information/record
16	Launching of web based contract processing system for land-based
17	Philippines eligible to participate in the US H-2B program for 2021
18	Implementation of standard strong password
19	Stricter rules for testing and quarantine upon arrival in Norway
20	Use of Digital Signatures
21	Restrictions and Exemptions for Entry into Norway
22	New Health Measures for Air Travel into Luxembourg
23	Termination of Direct Remote Access Connection
24	Expansion of Requirements for International Travel into Canada
25	Warning on ARNOTT'S BISCUITS Recruitment Scam
26	Guidelines on Reporting of Accommodation House/Housing Facilities of Private Recruitment Agencies Deploying HSWs
27	Additional Measures for Newly Arrived Foreign Workers in Singapore
28	Documentary Requirements on Certification of Unemployment
29	Resurgence of the Ebola Virus Disease in Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea
30	Submission of Reports in the OFW Welfare Monitoring System
31	Temporary Extension of License/Branch Authority of Recruitment/Manning Agencies which Expired or will Expire from March 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021
32	Warning on the "Final Notice and Limited Slots for Deployment" scam
33	Direct Hire Assistance Division Appointment System
33A	Discontinuance of Direct Hire Assistance Division Appointment System
33A	Processing of Direct Hire Assistance Division Appointment System
34	Suspension of Operations at POLO-Milan
35	Suspension of On-site Work at the Adjudication Office
36	Application as qualified sending organizations for the Japan Technical Intern Training Program (TITP)
37	Extension of submission of monitoring reports to the OFW Welfare Monitoring System
38	New Jordan entry regulations
39	Suspension of hearings scheduled for April 2021
40	Accessibilility of eRegistration Help Desk System
41	One Year extension of Korea EPS workers
42	No Ticket, No Request Policy
43	Inclusion of Ph in UK's Red List
44	Pakistan Missions stops issuance of Manual Visas
45	Travel Restrictions in Various Countries
46	UK extends Visa of Healthcare Workers
47	Update Guidelines on the Entry of Foreign Caregivers into Israel
48	Uruguay's entry and exit policy
49	Turn-over of Passports of Offloaded OFWs During Community Quarantine
50	Lifting of the Suspension on Verification of Employment Documents of Newly Hired Workers by the Philippine Labor Office in Amman, Jordan
51	Extension of the Period for Reporting of Accommodation House/Housing Facilities of Private Recruitment Agencies Deploying Household Service Workers (HSWs)
52	Extension of the Period of Submission of the Securities and Exhange Commission (SEC) Certificate on Capital Infusion of Agencies whose Equity fall below the Minimum Capitalization Requirement
53	Clarification on the Implementation of Advisory No. 139 s. 2020
54	Spain's Digital Green Certificate/Restriction-Free Travel for Vaccine Certificate Holders from June 2021
55	COVID-19 Update in Denmark
56	England's COVID-19 Vaccinationation Stautus in Digital or Paper Format
57	Precautionary Meaures in the State of Israel
58	Extension of Stay-Home Notice to 21 days for Travelers from High-Risk Places to Singapore
59	Changes to Temporary work Visas-Introducing New Accreditation and Single Work Visa New Zealand
60	Submission of Monitoring Reports on the Status and Condition of Deployed Caregivers in Israel
61	Malaysia Placed Under Movement Control Order
62	Further Extension of the Deadline on the Submission of Monitoring Reports to the OFW Welfae Monitoring System
63	COVID-19 Update in Norway's Stricter Quarantine Rules
64	Singapore's Additional Restrictions Under Phase 2 to Minimize Transmission of COVID-19
65	Singapore health control travel measures
66	Temporary Suspension on Deployment of OFWs bound for KSA
67	Liftimg of the Temporary Suspension on Deployment of OFWs bound for KSA
68	Temporary Extension of License/Branch Authority of Recruitment/Manning Agencies which Expire from,June 1, 2021 to September 11, 2021
69	Entry Restrictions on Foreign Travelers to Taiwan
71	Temporary Suspension of Deployment of New Hire Nurses, Nursing Aides and Nurse Assistants
72	Malaysia Declares Total Lockdown
73	Warning on illegal recruitment and fake documents for supposed deployment to Lebanon
74	Clarification on the interim guidelines on skill competency for domestic workers
75	Irelands regulation scheme for undocumented workers
76	Warning on third-country hiring of OFWs to Poland
77	Launch of the new BM Online System
78	Implementation of the New POEA Helpdesk System
79	Increase in the Deployment Ceiling of Newly-Hired MCS-Healthcare Workers (HCWs)
80	UAE Domestic Worker Manual
81	Finland's Update on COVID-19 Restrictions
82	List of TESDA Assessment Centers for Domestic Work NCII
83	Malaysia Extends Movement Control Order
84	Reduction of Stay-Home Notice to 14-Days for Travelers from High-risk Places to Singapore
85	New Urgent Measure to Contain the Spread of COVID-19 in Thailand
86	Outbound OFWs Placed Under Priority Group A1 of the COVID-19 Immunization Program
87	Outbound Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) placed under Priority Group A1 of the COVID-19 Immunization Program (COVID-19 Vaccines Recognized by South Korea)
88	Lifting of the suspension on verification of new principals for Saudi Arabia
89	Lifting of the Suspension of Temporary Departure of Filipino Workers to Israel
90	Inclusion of the Philippines in the Red List Countries of the Kingdom of Bahrain
91	Reminders to Departing Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) during the COVID-19 Worldwide Pandemic
92	France update on Covid-19 Restrictions
93	Austria's Covid-19 Updates
94	Malta COVID-19 Updates;
95	Ireland removes the Philippines from the mandatory hotel quarantine requirement
96	New Amnesty Program in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
97	More Restrictions imposed in maximum and strict COVID-19 control zone in Thailand;
98	Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore enhance crew change requirements
99	Greece COVID-19 Updates
100	Onsite work at POEA Adjudication Office - Recruitment Regulation Branch will be temporarily suspended from August 2 to August 6, 2021
101	Vaccination certificates for outbound travelers from the Philippines
102	Filing Procedure at the Licensing Branch during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) from 06 to 20 August 2021
103	Pre-Employment Services for Landbased Workers and Seafarers at the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Main Office during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) for the period 06-20 August 2021
104	Ajudication Office's Services during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)
105	New measures to strengthen support for Migrant Domestic Workers in Singapore
106	Reiteration of the Guidelines on the Provision of Legal Assistance
107	New Border Control Measures for Domestic Woorkers bound for Hong Kong
108	Restriction of access for foreign nationals to Indonesian territory during the emergency enforcement of restriction on public activities
109	Travel restrictions of foreign nationals into Thailand
110	Changes on New Zealand essential skills work visa
111	Migrant exploitation protection visa in New Zealand
112	United Kingdom's new Immigration System for skilled workers
113	Overseas Filipino Workers must fulfill their contractual obligations
114	Discontinuation of use of all unofficial email addresses
115	Conduct of Voluntary Conciliation Conference during the ECQ Period
116	Warning on Illegal Recruitment Modus on Online Dating Services
117	Interview of Direct Hire Applicants with Jobs Vulnerable to Exploitation and Maltreatment
118	Lifting of the Temporary Suspension of Deployment of OFWs to the Sultanate of Oman
119	Temporary suspension of office operations at Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) on Monday, 06 September 2021, due to the conduct of regular disinfection of the POEA Building and its offices
120	Lifting of the Temporary Suspension on the travel from the Sultanate of Oman
121	Guidelines on the Operation of the Adjudication Office during MECQ
122	Pre-Employment Services for landbased Workers and Seafarers during MECQ
123	Temporary Extension of Agency Licenses
124	Covid-19 Vaccination for Eligible Groups of Foreign Sea Crew in Singapore;
125	Entry of Fully Vaccinated Domestic Workers to Hong Kong;
126	Entry to Hong Kong of Filipino Hong Kong Residents;
127	Warning against individuals offering POEA online services for a fee
128	Reiteration of section 209 of the 2016 Revised POEA Rules and Regulations for Landbased OFWs in relation to exclusion upon arrival in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
128	Reiteration of section 209 of the 2016 Revised POEA Rules and Regulations for Landbased OFWs in relation to exclusion upon arrival in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
129	Documentary requirements in the Facilitated Processing and Online Issuance of OECs for Domestic Workers and Low/Semi-Skilled workers
130	New Health Protocols in the State of Kuwait
131	Submission of Reports on Deployed Seafarers via Philippine Seaports
132	Non-issuance of Balik-Manggagawa Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs) to Workers who have Started Working with their Foreign Employers through Online Platform or Work From Home (WFH) Arrangement in the Philippines
133	New Guidelines on Passport Turn-Over of Offloaded OFWs during Community Quarantines
134	Australia's International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
135	UK Changes to International Travel Rules from Red List Countries.
136	UK Removes the Philippines from Red List
137	Temporary Suspension of Visa Stamping for Filipi9no Domestic Wolkers Bound for Jordan
138	Warning against excessive loan, training, and health exam arrangements made by licensed recruitment agencies
139	Launching of the New POEA Online Licensing System
140	Processing of Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Programme through direct hire policy
141	New Italy Labor Law Requires Workers' Vaccination and Presentation of Covid-19 Green Certification
142	Adaption and Integration Course for Foreign Nationals with Long-Term and Permanent Residence Permit in the Czech Republic.
143	Protocol for Maritime Crew Members Joining of signing Off a Vessel in Queensland
144	Temporeary Suspension of Processing and Deployment of New Hire Nurses, Nursing Aides and Nursing Assistants
145	Amendment of COVID-19 and Return Policy to Qatar
146	Amendment of Korea's Act on Employment of Foreign Workers affecting Sincere or Special Re-entry Workers
147	United States Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers
148	Lifting of the Temporary Suspension of Flights from the Philippines to Cambodia
149	Traveling Filipinos not Accorded with OEC
150	New email address and request for assistance
151	Australia's Requirements for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Arriving Travelers
152	Inclusion of the Pilippines in the Green List Countries to Travel to Abu Dhabi
153	Implementation of Seabased Onboard Processing
154	Warning on the Illegal Recruitment of Workers under Australian Agriculture Visa Program
155	Unrestricted B-1 Visa in the State of Israel
156	Existing Regulations on the Job Transfer of Migrant Workers in Romania
157	Bayanihan, Bakunahan National COVID-19 Vaccination
158	National Lockdown in Austria due to COVID-19 Cases
159	Warning on fake offers of overseas employment arising from data leaks and privacy breaches
160	New Entry Restrictions in Germany due to COVID-19 as of November 2021
161	Spain's Entry Restrictions due to COVID-19 as of November 2021
162	United Kingdoms' Entry Restrictions due to COVID-19 as of November 2021
163	Italy New Border restrictions and Health Protocols
164	Suspension of Entry of Foreign Nationals to Japan
165	Israel to Ban Entry of Foreigners from all Countries over Omicron Variant
166	Canada's Additional Changes to Entry Requirements in Response to the Omicron Variant
167	Declaration of State of Emergency and Two Week Lockdown in Slovak Republic
168	Transfer of Consular Services of the Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Manila
169	POEA raises cap on annual deployment of health care workers to 7,000
170	OFWs Who Have Been Issued Overseas Employment Certificate (OECs) and are on a Work From Home Arrangement in the Philippines
171	Updated Vaccination Policies and Ingestion of Overseas Vaccination Records for Migrant Workers in Singapore.
172	Temporary Extension of Provisional License of Recruitment/Manning Agencies Whose License Will Expire From 31 December 2021 to 30 December 2022
173	Temporary Extension of Regular License of Recruitment/Manning Agencies Whose License Will Expire From 31 December 2021 to 30 March 2022
174	Extension of the Period of Submission of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Certificate on Capital Infusion of Agencies whose Equity fall below the Minimum Capitalization Requirement.

2020

No.	Subject
1	Use of OFW Welfare Monitoring System
2	Monitoring and Reporting on the Status of Filipino Seafarers Onboard Vessels Transiting in Ocean and Seas Surrounding the Middle East Countries
3	Monitoring and Reporting on the Status of Overseas Filipino Workers in the Middle East
4	Clarification/Further Exemption on the Kuwait Total Deployment Ban
4A	Clarification/Further Exemption on the Kuwait Total Deployment Ban
4B	Clarification/Further Exemption on the Kuwait Total Deployment Ban
5	New Minimum Wage in Korea Takes Effect on January 1, 2020
5-A	Bagong Minimum Wage sa Korea
6	Recruitment Scheme for Poland
7	New Requirements and Procedures for Travel to New Zealand
8	Temporary Foreign Workers'Protection Act License in the Province of British Columbia, Canada
9	Ministry of Health of Singapore Information and Advice on the Novel Corona Virus (2oi9-nCov) Outbreak originating from Wuhan, China
10	PCG Macau SAR and POLO Macau Information and Advice on the Novel Corona Virus (2oi9-nCov) Outbreak originating from Wuhan, China
11	Korea Center and Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC)Information and Advice on the Novel Corona Virus (2oi9-nCov) Outbreak originating from Wuhan, China
12	WHO Advice for International Travel and Trade in Relation to Outbreak of Pneumonia Caused by the Novel Corona Virus (2019-nCov)
13	WHO Statement on the second meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the outbreak of Novel Corona Virus (2019-nCov)
14	United States Information and Advice on the Novel Corona Virus (2019-nCov) Outbreak originating from Wuhan, China
15	Clarification on the Lifting of Kuwait Deployment Ban
16	Compliance with the Yearly Increase in Capitalization/Paid-up Capital
17	Submission of Verified or Authenticated documents by ALL Agencies including Awardees
18	Execution by OFWs of Declaration of Knowledge and Understanding of Risks caused by the Corona Virus Disease
19	Illegal Recruitment by Visa Consultants and Language Training Centers
20	Jurisdiction of the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs)in Europe and Americas
21	Deployment of Returning Workers/ Balik Manggagawa Bound for Mainland China excluding Hubei Province
22	Advice for OFWs in Italy in View of the National Lockdown due to COVID-19
23	Cook Islands Imposes Travel Restrictions
24	Temporary Ban on the Entry of All Tourists in the West Bank, Bethlehem and Jericho
25	Temporary Suspension of Travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
26	Temporary Suspension of Flights to and from Kuwait
27	Qatar restricts entry of foreign travelers
28	United Arab Emirates (UAE) Suspension of Entry and Issuance of Labour Permits
29	Reduction of Incoming Flights and Suspension of the Issuance of Visas-on-Arrival in the Kingdom of Bahrain
30	Temporary Ban on the Entry of All Foreign Caregivers to Israel
31	Update on Canada's Travel Restriction
32	Australia Closes Borders to Foreigners
33	New Zealand Closes Borders to Foreigners
34	Singapore Prohibits Entry or Transit of All Short Term Visitors, limits Entry of Work Pass Holders
35	Singapore Urges Foreign Domestic Workers to Stay Home on Rest Days
36	Temporary Entry Restrictions to Hong Kong to Limit the Spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
37	General Travel Restrictions by Foreign Countries on All Travelers)
38	Temporary Entry Restrictions to Mainland China to Limit the Spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
39	Travel Advisory for OFWs bound for Japan in light of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
40	Brunei Darussalam Imposes Travel Restrictions
41	Panama Implements Nationwide Movement Restrictions
42	South Korea strengthens COVID-19 control measures for inbound travelers
43	New Zealand under COVID-19 alert level #4
44	Japan imposes temporary travel restrictions to limit the spread of coronavirus disease
45	UK-NHS extends visas of foreign healthcare frontliners
46	Extension of license of recruitment/manning agencies expiring during the period of ECQ
47	Clarification on POEA GBR No. 9 Series of 2020 and IATF Resolution No. 23 Series of 2020 on the Deployment of Health Care Workers
47-A	Health Care Workers that are Allowed to Depart for Overseas Employment in View of IATF-EID Esolution No. 40, Series of 2020
47-B	Amendment to POEA Advisory No.47-A Extending the Cut-off Date of Perfected and Signed Employment Contracts for the Deployment of Health Care Workers (HCWs)
48	Revalidation of Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs) which Expired during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)
49	Extension of Validity of Exit and Re-entry Visas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
50	Extension of Deadline for the Submission of Documentary Proof of Increase in Capitalization among Licensed Recruitment and Manning Agencies
51	Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) Guidelines for Repatriation via Cruise Ships and other Maritime Vessels
52	Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) Guidelines for Use of Cruise Ships as Quarantine Facility
53	Singapore Extends Partial Lockdown
54	Australia Implements Changes to Temporary Skilled Visa Arrangements due to COVID-19 Pandemic
55	Italy Extends Validity of Expired Permits to Stay (Permesso Di Soggiorno)
56	No POEA Governing Board Resolution Requiring Payment of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) Contributions in the Issuance of Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs) for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
57	Malaysia Extends Movement Control Order (MCO) until 12 May 2020
58	Brunei Implements Mandatory 15-Day Quarantine and Mandatory COVID-19 Laboratory Test for all Arriving Foreigners
59	Health Protocols for Arriving Passengers Including OFWs
60	Deployment of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) during the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)
61	Request for Certification of No Pending Case/Track Record
62	Warning on Online Illegal Recruitment Schemes promising "deployment after the lockdown " or "work interview after the quarantine" )
63	POEA reiterates warning on fake jobs posted on Facebook
64	Online and Streamlined Licensing Processes
65	Online and Streamlined Process for Application of Provisional License
66	Pilot Online Evaluation For OEC Application Of Professionals And Skilled Returning Workers (Balik-Manggagawa/ BMs) Who Are Not Able To Acquire System-Generated OEC Exemptions
67	Case Inquiries and Conduct of Hearings before the Adjudication Office
68	Indonesia's travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic
69	Malaysia extends movement control order until June 9, 2020
70	Individual OFW transactions at the POEA during community quarantine
71	Declaration of Balik-Manggagawa workers bound for mainland China excluding Hubei Province
72	OFWs with deployment at airports and ports in the NCR during community quarantine
73	Temporary suspension on Umrah Pilgrims and visit visas to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
74	Travel advisory for OFWs bound for Singapore
75	New Specialist Immigration Act in Germany
76	Resumption of conciliation of complaints
77	Validity of TITP-SSW Certification
78	Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship's Agri-Food Pilot Program
79	Online Learning Materials for the Japanese Language Training of TITP Technical Intern Trainees
80	Changes in the Canadian Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) During the Covid19 Pandemic
81	Temporary Extension of License/Branch Authority of Recruitment/Manning Agencies
82	Abolition of Exit Permits for Government and Semi-Government Staff in Qatar
83	Warning on Recruitment Fees Paid through Money Remittance Centers
84	Warning on Online Identity Theft, Cyber Cloning, and Other Internet Related Scams
85	Extension of Validity of Expired Residence and Visit Visas in the UAE
86	UK Sets Border Rules and Exemptions to All Inbound Travelers
87	Issuance of Multi-Purpose AIRB Clearance
88	Singapore Amends Stay Home Notice Requirements and Reiterates Entry Approval for Foreign Workers
89	Temporary Extension of License/Branch Authority of Recruitment/Manning Agencies which Expired or will Expire from June 16, 2020 to July 15, 2020
90	Temporary Suspension of Inspection Operations
91	Extension of Validity of Iqama, Exit and Re-Entry Visas for Saudi Arabia
92	Declaration of Ashdod an Lod Neighborhoods in Israel as Restricted Areas
93	Government Resolutions Issued by the State of Israel in Response to COVID-19
94	Updated List of Travel Restrictions by Country of Destinations for Filipinos (As of July 5, 2020)
95	Submission of Updated Employment Status of Agency Personnel
96	Extension of Italy's Permit of Stay
97	Registration of Returning OFWs in OASIS and Reporting through OF Monitoring System
98	Establishment of Green Lane for Seafarers Joint Circular No. 1-2020
99	New Travel Protocols in Dubai
100	Amendments to the Decisions Previously Issued by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship of the United Arab Emirates
101	New Zealand Extends Visas of Temporary Migrants Onshore by Six Months
102	New Entry Measures for Passengers Entering Korea from the Philippines
103	New Entry Measures for Passengers Entering Hong Kong from the Philippines
104	Temporary Extension of License/Branch Authority of Recruitment/Manning Agencies which Expired or will Expire from July 16, 2020 to July 31, 2020
105	State of Qatar Announces COVID-19 "Low Risk"Countries
106	State of Qatar Imposes Travel Policies
107	Sectors in Normal Operations in the Arab Republic of Egypt
108	Re-Entry to Japan of Foreign Nationals Who Possess Residence Status
109	Social Media Presence of the Organization for Technical Intern Training of Japan (OTIT)/a>
110	Resumption of Commercial Flights in Kuwait with Select Temporary Suspension
111	Resumption of Flights in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) ----
112	Qyuarantine measures for travelers from the Philippines ariving in Taiwan
113	Temporary Extension of License/Branch Authority of Recruitment/Manning Agencies which Expired or will Expire from August 1 to 31, 2020
114	Visa requirements for seafarers to South Korea
115	Exemptions from travel restrictions imposed by Australia
116	New Zealand to implement changes in policy for the issuance of temporary work visas
117	COVID-19 Travel Restrictions and Exemptions in Vietnam
118	Testing for Seafarers on Vessels from the Philippines Bound for China
119	Prior Approval of GDRFA Required for Resident visa Holders Entering Dubai
120	Prior Approval of NCEMA/ICA Not Required for Resident visa Holders Entering Abu Dhabi and other Emirates
121	Reminder to OFWs to Strictly Adhere to Health Protocols
122	Costs of Immigration Adviser's Fees as part of the Working Visa application process for New Zealand should not be charged to the worker
123	Regulation on the Re-Entry of those who have Left Malaysia in the Duration of its Movement Control Order (MCO)
124	Extension of validity of expired OEC
125	Antry Restrictions on Foreign Travelers to Malaysia
126	Temporary Extension of License/Branch Authority of Recruitment/Manning Agencies which Expired or will Expire from September 1 to 30, 2020
127	Extension of Deadline for the Submission of Documentary Proof of Increase in Capitalization among Licensed Recruitment and Manning Agencies
128	COVID-19 Testing for Seafarers on Vessels from the Philippines Bound for South Korea
129	POEA warns public anew on travel agencies engaged in illegal recruitment
130	Policy on the entry of returning/new caregivers in Israel
131	Update on the entry policy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
132	Qatar Bank launches card for domestic wokers
133	Partial lifting of the suspension of verification of employment documents for OFWs by the POLOs in Saudi Arabia
134	Temporary estension of licnse/barnch authority of recruitment/manning agencies which expired or will expire from October 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020
135	Addendum to Advisory No. 65 s. 2020 and Memorandum Circular No. 18 s. 2020 relative to the application for the Pre-Licensing Orientation Seminar (PLOS)
136	Change in the scope of acceptance of visa application for Filipino travelers bound to Japan
137	Resumption of issuance of Work Permits for the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
138	Job Fair Authority for Online Job Fair
139	Adoption of Minimum Wage Standard for Territories exempted from Sections 206, 207, 211 and 212 of the US Fair Labor Standards
140	Acceptance of Applicants for Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) to the 2021 JET Programme
141	Requirement of COVID-19 PCR Test for Filipinos within 72 Hours Prior to Departure to Singapore
142	Qatar Extends Quarantine Requirements for all Arrivals until 31 December 2020
143	Use of Revised Forms under the Japan Technical Intern Training Program for POLO Verification
143A	Erratum to Advisory No. 143 Series of 2020 on Definition of the OTIT Acronym
144	All Filipino Seafarers from the Philippine Port Inbound for China Required to Undergo Nucleic Acid Testing for COVID-19
145	Email addresses of POEA' Direct Hire Assistance Division
146	Warning on illegal recruitment scams and fake documents with the resumption of non-essential outbound travel
147	POEA warns jobseekers to Korea about language center scams
148	Entry restrictions in the Sultanate of Oman
149	The POEA Landbase Center New Online Appointment System
150	Departure Formalities for documentary Requirements of Filipino Seafarers
151	Temporary Extension of License/Branch Authoriy of Recruitment/Manning Agencies which Expired or will Expire from November 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020
152	Changes to the Validity period of PCR Test Results Required fro Entry into South Korea
153	Temporary Extension of License/Branch Authority of Recruitment/Manning Agencies which Expired or will Expire from November 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020
154	Request for Certification of Pending Repatriation Case
155	Livestock Products and Animal Quarantine Information for Travelers to Japan
156	Additional Tests for COVID-19 for Filipino Seafarers Inbound for China
157	Good Practices on Pre-Embarkation Facility for Seafarers
158	Czech Republic issues New Minimum Wage for 2021
159	Canada's Open Work Permit
160	Guidelines in the Implementation of Virtual Jobs Fair
161	Temporary Extension of License/Branch Authority of Recruitment/Manning Agencies which Expired or will Expire from December 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
162	Color-coded Filing at the POEA Landbased Center
163	Temporary Suspension of Verification of Employment Documents of Newly-Hired OFWs to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
164	Employment Reclibration Program (ERP) of Malaysia
165	New Legal Assistance e-mail Address
166	Temporary Extension of License/Branch Authority of Recruitment/Manning Agencies which Expired or will Expire from December 1, 2020 to Febtuary 28, 2021
167	Guidelines on the Temporary Extension of License/Branch Authority
168	Suspension of Flights the the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
169	No Processing of Candidates for the Canada's Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program in POEA
170	Stay at Home Order and Cancellation of Flight into the United Kingdom
171	Suspension of Flights To and From Kuwait International Airport
172	Temporary Suspension of International Passenger Flights To and From the Sultanate of Oman
173	Closing of Borders in the State of Israel
173A	Exemption of New and Returning Caregivers from the Temporary Closure of the State of Israel to Foreigners
174	Japan Restricts Entry of Foreign Nationals

2019

No.	Subject
1	Reminder to Filipino seafarers on board ocean going vessels berthing in Taiwan
2	Compliance with the Yearly Increase in Capitalization/Paid-up Capital
3	Illegal recruitment by language training centers
4	Parties responsible for the payment of expenses for the repatriation of OFWs from Taiwan
4A	Ang mga may pananagutan sa pagbabayad ng gastos sa pagpapauwi ng OFWs sa Taiwan
5	Unauthorized recruitment and modus for undocumented OFWs returning to Malaysia
6	Manual processing of seafarer's employment contract
7	Full implementation of OFW Record Online Appointment System
8	Request for Issuance of Certified Copy of OFW Information/Record in Conformity with RA 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012
9	Monitoring and Reporting on the Status of OFWs in Mozambique and Zimbabwe due to Cyclone Idai
10-A	Education Trafficking Scam to New Zealand
11	Companies Required to Secure Clearance at Jobcenter Brunei Prior to Engaging Foreign Workers
12	British Columbia's Temporary Foreign Workers Protection Act
13	Implementation of Kuwait Ministerial Resolution No. 135 of 2019 on the Use of Civil ID Card as Proof of Residence
14	Canada's interim pathway for caregivers
15	Illegal charging of training fees by language training centers
16	Incidences where OFWs in Kuwit are not issued residence visas due to previous records
17	DOLE Advisory to Philippine Recruitment Agencies' requests for the conduct of labor market missions through DFA
18	Monitoring and reporting on the status of OFWs in Hong Kong
19	Mandatory conciliation-mediation of administrative complaints
20	Termination of Operations of POEA BM Processing Center at Duty Free Phils, Fiesta Mall, Paranaque City
21	Orientation on OFW Welfare Monitoring System
22	Deferment of Implementation of OFW Welfare Monitoring System
23	Processing of Worker documents while Renewal of Agency License in On-Going
24	Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) Program of the International Organization for Migration
25	Taiwan New Monthly Wage for Foreign Crew Members engaged in Distant Water Fishing
26	Hong Kong's New Minimum Allowable Wage for Domestic Helpers
27	Further Deferment of Implementation of OFW Welfare Monitoring System
28	Launching of eRegistration System Version 2.0
29	Ensuring the Correctness of Data Encoded Using the eRegistration and eContracts Processing Systems
30	Submission of Material and Relevant Information Surrounding Critical and Significant Incidents Involving Deployed OFWs
31	Clarification on the Nature of OEC
32	Seafarers Deployment Report 2018-2019
33	Procedure for Installing the POEA Online Processing System for Landbased
34	Sending of Notice to Repatriate to LRAs Through eMail
35	Attendance in the Pre-Licensing Orientation Seminar
36	Non-Requirement of Visa Stamping for Work Visa at the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Manila
37	Mga alituntunin sa pag-iingat ng mga Pilipino sa Israel
38	New policy for foreign workers in Seychelles
39	Verification/Evaluation of completion of PEOS
40	Procedure for Installing the POEA Online Seabase Processing System
41	Monitoring and Reporting on the Status of OFWs in Poland
42	Ending the Extension of ePassport Validity starting October 2019
43	Endorsement of Applicants to Licensed Recruitment Agencies

2018

No.	Subject
1	WHO Advice for International Travelers concerning the Outbreak of Pneumonic Plague in Madagascar
2	Myanmar's Issuance of Visas to Foreign Workers
3	Clarification on Coverage of Deployment Restrictions
4	Update on the Type of visas Issued by the Government of Cambodia (MC No. 6, s2010)
5	Reporting of PRAs on the Status and Condition of Deployed OFWs
6	China's Visa Program for High End Foreign Talents
7	Last Day of Registration for the 2018 EPS Korea Point system
8	Guidelines on the Exception of Balik-Manggagawa Workers from the Deployment Ban to Kuwait
9	Moniitoring and Reporting on the Status of Fiipino Workers in the State of Kuwait
10	Direct Hiring of Filipino HSWs for Malaysia
11	General Guidelines for the 3rd International Employers Awards
11A	3rd International Maritime Employers Awards
11B	International Employers Awards
12	Special Registration for the 2018 EPS Point System
13	Required Additional Information for the Special Registration for the 2018 EPS Point System
14	Reminder to all Private Recuitment Agencies on OFW processing
15	Suspension of Licenses for Recruitment of Expatriate Manpower in the Sultanate of Oman
16	Users Training on eContracts Processing
17	Criminal Prosecution and Impprisonment for Submission of False Employment Documents
18	Revised Penalties for Saudi Employers on Violations of the Labor Law
19	Monitoring and Reporting on the Status of Filipino Workers in the Provinces of Najran . . . KSA
20	Singapore's new rules in hiring foreign workers
21	Suspension of POLO verification and document processing for labor suppliers in Qatar
22	Compliance with yearly increase in paid-up capital
25	Regulations amending the Immigration and Refugee Regulations (IRPR)of Canada
26	Mandatory PEOS for OFWs including those who have previously worked abroad
27	Deadline on submission of request for issuance of TITP certificate
28	Manual Processing of Seafarer's Employment Contract
29	Setting Up of Help Desks for the Registration of Workers Under the Seafarers and Seabased eContracts System (SBECS) and the Landbased eContracts System (LBECS)
30	POLO Oman Advisory for Accredited Foreign Recruitment Agencies
31	Extension of Nominastion Period for Seabased Principals for 3rd International Employers Awards
32	Premature Recruitment and Deployment of Caregivers for Japan's TITP)
33	Processing of Direct Hire Application
34	Closure of BM Processing Centers in SM Manila and Pag-ibig Fund Makati
35	Mandatory PEOS for all OFWs
36	Notice to Prospective Applicants on Online Scams
37	Extension of Hiring ban on Expatriate Workers in Oman
38	Strict Observance of the Provisions of MC No. 8, Series of 2018 (Direc Hiring)
39	Change in UK Visa Rules Particularly Tier 2 Cap
40	Issuance of OFW Information/Record in Conformity with RA 10173
.	Requirements and Procedure in the Issuance of OFW Record
41	Delegated Authority of the Administrator
43	Deployment of Stranded OFWs
44	3rd International Employers Awards
45	Requirements for Transfer of Business Address
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47	Attendance to Pre-Licensing Orientation Seminar
48	Regulation on Carriage of Deportee on Malaysian Airline Aircraft
49	Volunteer Caregivers para sa mga Homecares sa Germany, Hindi Pinahihintulutan ng POEA
50	Volunteer Caregivers for Homecares in Germany, not allowed by POEA
51	Request for Issuance of Certificates for Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) of Japan
52	Deadline for Submission of Application for Renewal of Certificates for Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) of Japan
53A	Unauthorized recruitment of OFWs to Malta
53B	Hindi Otorisadong Pagre-recruit sa mga Manggagawang Filipino sa Malta
54	POEA OFW Record Online Appointment System
55	Thailand's Amendments to the Emergency Decree on Managing the Employment of foreigners
56	Warning on Fraudulent Medical Certificates

2017

No.	Subject
1	Online PEOS System Glitch Resolved
2	Warning Against Illegal Recruitment of Filipino Caregivers for Japan
3	Suspension of Medical Facilities by the Department of Health
4	Reinstating Memorandum Circular No. 6, Series of 2010 on mandatory coverage and membership of Filipino workers under the Home Development Mutual Fund otherwise known as PAGIBIG (MC No. 6, s2010)
5	Monitoring and Reporting on the Status of OFWs in the State of Qatar
6	Continued Maltreatment and Abuse of OFWs in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
7	Fees for Dependents of Expats in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
8	Resumption of Processing of OECs per Labor Advisory No. 16, s2017
8a	Banned Skills for Foreign Workers in Alberta, Canada
8	Monitoring and Reporting on the Status of OFWs in Guam
10	Monitoring and Reporting on the Status of OFWs in Japan
11	Qatar's Domestic Worker's Law
12	Additional Guidelines on MC No. 7, s2017
13	New Requirement for Foreign workers Bound for Jordan
14	Hong Kong's New Minimum Wage for Domestic Workers
15	Orientation on the 2016 Revised POEA Rules and Regulations Governing the Recruitment and Employment of Seafarers
16	Orientation on the New e-Registration and e-Contacts Processing Systems
17	Increasing Cases of Illegal Recruitment of Filipinos Already Overseas for Deployment to Russia
18	List of Drugs Banned in Saudi Arabia
19	Verification of Compliance to PEOS Requirement Agency Hired Workers
20	Immigration Advice for Visa Applicants for News Zealand
21	List of Restricted Markets for OFWs
22	Request for Letter of Recommendation re Japan's Technical Intern Training Program (TITP)
24	Implementation of New eRegistration System

2016

No.	Subject
1	Singapore's Disembarkation Procedure and Requirements for Seafarers
2	Monitoring and Reporting on the Status of OFWs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Iran and GCC States
3	Online Scam on Employment in Lisbon
4	Partial Amnesty for Residence Violators in Kuwait
5	Precautionary Measures for OFWs in KSA, Iran and GCC States Relative to the Middle East Situation
6	Monitoring and Reporting on the Employment Status of OFWs On-site and manpower Demand from Employers from the GCC States
7	Relocation of JITCO's Headquarters and Tokyo Regional Office
8	Updating of Agency Records
9	3rd International Employers Awards - SB
10	Thailand bans overstaying workers from re-entering
11	Hong Kong prohibits stun devices
12	Extension of Nomination for the 3rd International Maritime Employers Awards
13	Procedure on the entry to Cyprus of third country citizens with pending residence permit applications
14	Payment of UK visa processing/working permit fees
15	Monitoring and reporting on the employment status of Filipino seafarers affected by the Middle East oil price decline
16	Immigration security clearance for foreign workers in Malaysia
17	Completeness and compliance of employers' documents submited for POEA accreditation
18	Orientation on PEOS Online for liicensed recruitment agencies
19	Full implementation of BM Online Appointment System at POEA main office
20	Non-Citizen Employment Regulation of Act 2015 of Tanzania
21	Full implementation of BM Online Appointment System at OWWA Naga City
22	Recognition Ceremonies for Maritime Social Partners
23	Adoption of a Resolution on Women domestic Workers and Carers in the EU
24	Contact numbers on Mandatory Online PEOS
25	Prohibition on Payment of Australian Visas
26	Wild Polio Virus in Pakistan and Afganistan
27	Requirement for Mandatory PEOS for Contracts Processing of Professional and Skilled Workers
28	Processing of first timer OFWs and ineligible workers as BM workers
29	China policy on foreign language teachers
30	Suspension of processing of OEC applications of workers of watchlisted employers
31	Registration of medical profressonals in Cambodia
32	Agencies are required to submit list of processed OFWs which were exempted from taking the Online PEOS
33	OFWs who are on visa run face risks
34	Notice of Administrative Penalties Issued by the Province of Alberta to Canadian Placement Agencies
35	Updating of Agency Contact Details and Authorized Signatories
38	Implementation of New Zeland's eVisas
39	Schedule of PEOS Module downtime for professional and skilled workers

2015

No.	Subject
1	Approved Amendments to Brunei's Penal Code and Royal Property Act
2	Reiteration of Advisories on the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERSCoV)
3	Usage of Satellite Communication Equipment in Indian Waters
4	No Crew Change and No Shore Leave Policy on Yemeni Ports
5	Issuance and Renewal of Residency Visas of Expatriates in Kuwait.
6	Issuance of Overseas Employment Certificate Independent of Other Government Fees
7	Updating of Agency Contact Details
8	Full Implementation of Balik-Manggagawa (BM) Online Appointment System at the BM Processing Centers
9	Jordan Amnesty for all Foreign Workers
10	Monitoring and Reporting on the Status of Filipino Workers in the Provinces of Najran, Jizan and Asir in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
11	Full Implementation of Balik-Manggagawa Online Appointment system at POEA Visayas Regional Center in Cebu City
12	Request for Processing (RFP) and Payment of Fees
13	Submission of Police Clearance for Canadian Immigration Purposes
14	Follow up Advisory on the Monitoring on the Status of Filipino Workers in the Provinces of Najran, Jizan and Asir in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
15	Full Implementation of the e-Payment System
16	Kuwaiti Monetary Notes of the Fifth Edition
17	Reiteration of Advisories on MERS-CoV to Cover all Countries
18	Samoa International Maritime Authority (SIMA) Not Authorized by Independent State of Samoa
19	Abolition of Re-Entry Visa from Re-entering Nigeria
20	Bahrain's New Rules for Work Permits
21	Placing Tunisia under Crisis Alert Level 1 (Precautionary Phase)
22	E-Payment System
23	Amnesty offers for illegal workers in Bahrain
24	Visa requirements for Filipinos bound for Vietnam
25	Placing Thailand under Crisis Alert Level 1
26	Increasing Number of Undocumented Filipino Domestic Workers in China
27	Full Implementation of Balik-Manggagawa Online Appointment System at POEA Main Office
28	Qatar National ID
29	Azerbaijan Laws on Employment of Alien Workers
30	Full Implementation of Balik-Manggagawa Online Appointment System at the Regional Office Nationwide
33	Processing Of OFW Documents During The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)Summit Meeting
34	Effect of the Economic Downturn to Filipino Overseas Workers in Greece
35	Prohibition on Carrying Live Bullets
36	Adoption of International Standards Classification (ISCO-2008)
37	New Policy on the Issuance of Work Permit to Foreign Household Workers in Singapore
38	Processing of Employment contracts of Seafarers Under the In-House Processing through E-submission System
40	United Kingdom's Minimum Wage