Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE)

I would like to obtain policies, memos, or other records and information relating to POLO HK's current process to:

1.) Watchlist an employer; and
2.) Check if the employer on a pending contract is on the watchlist;

This is of particular interest, because OIC Villafuerte said the electronic watchlist system was not operational. (see http://www.sunwebhk.com/2019/10/its-back-to-manual-contract-processing.html).

We I would like to know if the 6,000+ watchlisted employers can now hire Filipinos because POLO HK can no longer use an electronic watchlist system.

October 31, 2019

Dear Grace A.,

Thank you for your request dated Oct 19, 2019 09:27:07 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for POLO HK Policies On Employer Watchlisting.

We received your request on Oct 19, 2019 09:27:07 PM and will respond on or before Nov 08, 2019 09:27:07 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtNTE1ODQ5NzY2NzU0DA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-515849766754.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Liezel S. Villamorel
FOI Officer

October 31, 2019

Dear Grace A. Graciadas,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 19, 2019 09:27:07 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for POLO HK Policies On Employer Watchlisting.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have of the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact Philippine Overseas Employment Administration at +6387221155 or +6387221144 or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal at .

For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://www.foi.gov.ph/help.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III at  Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Building, Muralla Wing cor. General Luna St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines and e-mail address . Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Alice Visperas
FOI Decision Maker