Memorandum Circular No. 08 of 2018
This Memorandum Circular details "Guidelines on the Registration of Direct-Hire Overseas Filipino Workers."
Things to note
Section I
This lists of exemptions from the direct hire ban. §I(d)(2) in particular shows that skilled workers are exempted.
Section II
This covers the "employment standards" that must be met by your employment contract.Section IV
Details that Direct-Hires must undergo a Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME).
Finding this document
- POEA website (start here)
There is a list of resources at the bottom of the page. Look for the link to Memorandum Circulars.
- Memorandum Circulars page
This page lists the "Official Issuances on Overseas Employment." It has a link to the Memorandum Circulars of 2018.
- Memorandum Circulars of 2018 page
This page has a link to Circular No. 08: Implementing guidelines on the Registration of Direct-Hire OFWs. As of May 2018, this is the latest circular issued by the POEA.
- Memorandum Circular No. 08, Series of 2018, Implementing Guidelines on the Registration of Direct-Hire OFWs
This document was published on May 9th of 2018.