HIRING FROM THE PHILIPPINES

The Philippine Government imposes a ban on direct hiring of Filipinos for work overseas. However, the following are / may be exempted fromt he ban on the following:

a. If the employer is

1. A member of the diplomatic corps.
2. If the employer is a member of an international organization.
3. Heads of state and government officials with the rank of at least deputy minister.

b. Other employers as may be allowed by the Department, such as:

1. Those provided in a, b, and c above who bear a lesser rank, if endorsed by the MWO or Head of Mission in the absence of MWO.
2. Professionals and skilled workers with duly exewcuted verified/authenticated contracts containing terms and conditions over and above the standards set by the DMW. The number of professionals and skilled workers hired for the first time by the employer shall not exceed five (5). For the purpose of determining the number. Workers hired as a group shall be counted as one; or
3. Workers hired by a relative/family member who is permanent resident of the host country, except domestic workers (live-in caregiver/care worker or household service workers).

If the employer does not fall under the above categories, a DMW-Accredited agency must be utilized.