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Published by Philippine Overseas Employment Administration(POEA) on Feb. 5, 2021.
Requested from POEA by G. Graciadas at 01:33 PM on
Feb. 5, 2021.
Purpose: Public Interest
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2021 - 02/05/2021
Tracking no: #POEA-386326840144
Given the recent news about training fees not being required for HSWs, many agencies have started charging migrant workers excessive and unjustified "Video Fees" - which according to agencies are to cover the costs associated with filming a video of a prospective OFW and showing it to an employer. I would like to seek clarification over whether these fees are allowed. If so, is there any limit on the fees? Many agencies charge 5,000 to 10,000 PHP for a 60 second video filmed with an iPhone. Certainty, the actual costs of this 'service' does not reach 5,000 to 10,000 PHP.
February 8, 2021 Dear Grace A., Thank you for your request dated Feb 05, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Legality of "Video Fees" Charged By Employment Agencies. We received your request on Feb 05, 2021 and will respond on or before Feb 26, 2021 01:33:08 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEVBPRUEtMzg2MzI2ODQwMTQ0DA, for request with ticket number #POEA-386326840144. Thank you. Respectfully, Nascel Gabito FOI Officer
February 8, 2021 Dear Grace A. Graciadas, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Feb 05, 2021 01:33:08 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You asked for Legality of "Video Fees" Charged By Employment Agencies. 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. Thank you.