The POEA or Philippine Overseas Employment Administration is a branch of the Philippine Government that acts as a one stop service for Overseas Filipino Workers. At present, the Philippine Government has an employment-driven emigration policy that highlights temporary labor migration, worker protection and maximizing the development impact of remittances. And to implement its activities, the POEA receives funding from the Department of Budget and Management, in addition to raising its own funds. Currently, the POEA remains one of the top revenue earners for the Philippine Government.
The POEA is the one who implements Philippine migration policies, monitors the departure of migrant workers, educates potential migrants (both land-based and seafarers) on their rights and the possible dangers (in particular, human trafficking), and provides pre-employment orientation in cooperation with local government units and legal assistance to OFWs.
In addition, the POEA regulates private Philippines-based recruitment agencies, through a licensing system, to enter into legally enforceable work contracts in behalf of workers seeking employment abroad. The POEA approves these contracts, monitors malpractices and prosecutes violators of Philippine recruitment standards.
As a requirement of the POEA processing of applications, an OWWA membership fee has to be paid. This fee can be charged to the employer of the OFW. Migrant workers pay an application fee of US$ 25 and are required to sign-up for medical insurance, costing 900 pesos and which provides coverage for up to one year. Migrants then receive pre-departure training on social and working conditions abroad. Incentives are provided for migrants who return, including loans for business capital at preferential rates and eligibility for subsidized scholarships.
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