Guidelines in the Repatriation of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Seafarers

August 14, 2018POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 014-18TO:All POEA Licensed Agencies   SUBJECT:Guidelines in the Repatriation of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Seafarers Pursuant to the Revised POEA Rules and Regulations Governing the Recruitment and Employment of Landbased Overseas Filipino Workers of 2016 and Revised POEA Rules and Regulations Governing the Recruitment and Employment of Seafarers of 2016, the following guidelines on repatriation are hereby issued: A. Primary Responsibility to Repatriate OFWs and Seafarers  The repatriation of an OFW and seafarer or his/her remains and the transport of his/her personal effects shall be the primary responsibility of the principal/employer or agency that recruited and/or deployed him/her abroad.B. Repatriation Procedures1. In case a request for repatriation is filed by an OFW/seafarer at the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), the Labor Attaché and/or Welfare Officer shall evaluate the request. Should there be a need for the immediate repatriation of the OFW/seafarer, the Labor Attaché shall notify the principal/employer about the request for repatriation. If the principal/employer fails or refuses to provide for the ticket or costs, the Labor Attaché...