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(NAR) VOL. III NO. 3 / JULY - SEPTEMBER 1992
[ POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 72 S. 1992, August 17, 1992 ]
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR TAIWAN AND AMENDMENTS TO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 64, SERIES OF 1992
The following additional guidelines for Taiwan and amendments to Memorandum Circular No. 64, Series of 1992 are hereby issued:
A
Minimum Monthly Wage in Taiwan
The minimum wage in Taiwan is maintained at NT$11,040 per month, following the Taiwan government's deferment of the implementation of the new minimum monthly wage on NT$12,720 which was scheduled to take effect 01 August 1992. The present minimum rate, therefore, is effective until further notice from the Taiwan government.
B
Centralized Pre-departure Orientation
Seminar (PDOS) for Taiwan-bound
Domestic Helpers and Personal
Caretakers
To ensure maximum protection to domestic helpers and personal caretakers hired for Taiwan, the conduct of their PDOS shall be centralized at the POEA. For this purpose, the domestic helpers and caretakers shall submit a copy of their employment contract and a letter referral from the agency when requesting for PDOS schedule from POEA.
PDOS certificate of attendance shall be a pre-requisite for contracts processing.
C
Amendments to Memorandum Circular
No. 64, Series of 1992
SECTION 2 on medical hospitals authorized to service the medical requirements of workers bound for Taiwan should read as:
D
On Hiring of Fishermen
1. The accreditation of the following category of principals hiring Filipino fishermen is temporarily suspended:
For guidance/compliance.
Adopted: 17 Aug. 1992
Minimum Monthly Wage in Taiwan
The minimum wage in Taiwan is maintained at NT$11,040 per month, following the Taiwan government's deferment of the implementation of the new minimum monthly wage on NT$12,720 which was scheduled to take effect 01 August 1992. The present minimum rate, therefore, is effective until further notice from the Taiwan government.
Centralized Pre-departure Orientation
Seminar (PDOS) for Taiwan-bound
Domestic Helpers and Personal
Caretakers
To ensure maximum protection to domestic helpers and personal caretakers hired for Taiwan, the conduct of their PDOS shall be centralized at the POEA. For this purpose, the domestic helpers and caretakers shall submit a copy of their employment contract and a letter referral from the agency when requesting for PDOS schedule from POEA.
PDOS certificate of attendance shall be a pre-requisite for contracts processing.
Amendments to Memorandum Circular
No. 64, Series of 1992
SECTION 2 on medical hospitals authorized to service the medical requirements of workers bound for Taiwan should read as:
Makati Medical Center
Manila Doctors Hospital
Medical Center Manila
On Hiring of Fishermen
1. The accreditation of the following category of principals hiring Filipino fishermen is temporarily suspended:
- principal/s requesting for initial accreditation
- existing accredited principal/s with approved and additional crew request.
- Taiwan owned/non-Taiwan registered vessels
- non-Taiwan owned/Taiwan registered vessels
For guidance/compliance.
Adopted: 17 Aug. 1992
(SGD.) FELICISIMO O. JOSON
Administrator
Administrator