Book I — Pre-Employment
Article 18
PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available
ELI5— what this means for you
Filipino workers going abroad must be deployed only through POEA-authorized channels. Direct hiring by employers is generally banned, with exceptions for diplomatic missions and international organizations.
Key point
Going abroad for work? Your employer must hire you through authorized POEA channels, not directly.
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