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Foreigners not allowed to head or manage recruitment agency

Foreigners not allowed to head or manage recruitment agency
"I formerly worked for a licensed recruitment agency where we recruit Filipinos for jobs abroad. I just want to inquire if it is legal for a non-Filipino citizen to directly manage or control a licensed recruitment agency. I recently found out that my former employer is now being run by a foreigner. EugeniaDear Eugenia, Allowing a non-Filipino citizen to head or manage a licensed recruitment agency, whether directly or indirectly, is a serious offense and may cause the cancellation of the recruitment agency’s license, pursuant to Section 143 (I)(k), Rule III, Part VI of the Revised Philippine Overseas Employment Administration Rules and Regulations Governing the Recruitment and Placement of Land Based Overseas Filipino Workers of 2016, which provides:“k. Allowing a non-Filipino citizen to head or manage, directly or indirectly, a licensed recruitment agency. For this purpose, “heading or managing” a licensed recruitment agency shall refer to: “1. Controlling and supervising the operations of the licensed recruitment agency or any branch thereof or“2. Exercising the authority to hire or fire employees and to lay down and execute management policies of the licensed recruitment agency or branch thereof. “Penalty: Cancellation of License.”We hope that we were able to answer your queries. This advice is based solely on the facts you have narrated and our narration of the same. Our opinion may vary when other facts are changed or elaborated.Editor’s note: Dear PAO is a daily column of the Public Attorney’s Office. Questions for Chief Acosta may be sent to dearpao@manilatimes.net" - https://www.affordablecebu.com/
 

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"Foreigners not allowed to head or manage recruitment agency" was written by Mary under the Legal Advice category. It has been read 625 times and generated 0 comments. The article was created on and updated on 15 September 2021.
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