The
Embassy strongly recommends that prospective and existing Filipino
workers only deal with the abovementioned FPAs in the processing of
their employment documentation to Pakistan.
The Embassy reiterates
that the ban on direct hiring per Section 123 of the POEA’s 2016
Revised Rules and Regulations on the Recruitment and Employment of
OFWs is still in force. However, some exceptions, as per
Section 124 of the said Rules, may be allowed by the Embassy,
namely: (employers who are) a. members of the diplomatic
corps; b. international organizations; and c. heads of state and
government officials with the rank of at least deputy minister; and
those who are exempted by DOLE and POEA under the Rules.
The Embassy likewise
reiterates that the processing fee for the Legal Contract of
Filipino Worker, which is in fact a combination of two consular
services namely: acknowledgement, remains at Rs.
7,500.00 or US$25.00. Foreign placement agencies are not
allowed to collect placement fees from the workers, as provided
under the Rules. The Employment Contract must be filed
personally by the Filipino workers at the Philippine Embassy in
Islamabad.
However, the Employment Contract may be submitted
by the Foreign Placement Agency (FPA) on behalf of the worker, only
upon the submission of a duly notarized Special Power of Attorney
(SPA) executed by the Filipino worker.
The following details must be stated in the SPA:
1. The Employer will pay the one (1) notarial
services at the Philippine Embassy namely: acknowledgement in the amount of US$25.00 or Rs.
7,500.00.
2. The one (1) notarial services fee in the total
amount of US$25.00 or Rs. 7,500.00 is the only amount to be paid at
the Philippine Embassy in Islamabad.
The Embassy seeks your
kind understanding and strong support in effectively carrying out
its mandate to promote the welfare and ensure the protection of
Filipino workers, wherever situated, as guided by existing laws and
regulations.
