Philippine Overseas Employment Administration(POEA)

POEA has requested a number of complainants submit "Sworn Affidavit, duly subscribed before the Philippine Consul". However, this is a concern because many OFWs do not have access to the Philippine Consul due to their working schedules and the non-working days of the Philippine Consul. There are also other practical concerns, I would like to ask:

1.) What rules of procedure, statute, or regulation requires complaints to be completed in this manner? (Agencies submit documents that are simply signed and they were accepted.)

2.) What is the definition of "sworn" and "subscribed"?

February 19, 2021

Dear Grace A.,

Thank you for your request dated Feb 14, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Definition and Legal Requirement of "Sworn Affidavit, duly subscribed before the Philippine Consul".

We received your request on Feb 14, 2021 and will respond on or before Mar 05, 2021 02:17:14 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEVBPRUEtODA1NTI1MTU1MDY4DA, for request with ticket number #POEA-805525155068.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Nascel Gabito
FOI Officer

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated {2} under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for {3}.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have  the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact the Philippine Consulate you have in mind for their requirements.

For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site:

Thank you.