Governing Board Resolutions Philippine Overseas Employment Administration GG
YEAR	NO.	SUBJECT
2013	1	Including Eritrea in the list of compliant countries where the continued deployment of OFWs shall be allowed
	2	Allowing the processing and deployment of all OFWs, both returning and newly hired, to Yemen.
	3	Lifting the deployment ban on Iraq and resume the processing and deployment of returning workers or balik-manggagawa or rehires
	4	Resumption of the processing and deployment of returning workers or balik-manggagawa or rehires bound for Iraq, except for areas identified as "no-go" zones.
	5	Directing the  POEA to issue  Memorandum Circular requiring manning agencies to submit an Undertaking of Compliance to meet MLC 2006 Regulation
2012	1	Imposing a total deployment ban on South Sudan until such time that it has been determined that its political and security situation has normalized.
	2	Allowing the redeployment of OFWs to Yemen
	3	Imposing a total ban in Iraq
	4	Lifting the deployment ban and resuming the processing and deployment of OFWs to Nigeria
	5	Lifting the deployment ban and resuming the processing and deployment of OFWs to Libya
	6	Lifting the deployment ban and resuming the processing and deployment of OFWs to South Sudan
	7	31 countries certified by DFA as compliant with the guarantees provided by law
	8	32 countries certified by DFA as compliant with the guarantees provided by law
	9	2 countries certified by DFA as compliant with the guarantees provided by law
	10	Lifting the temporary suspension of deployment of newly hired HSWs bound for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
	11	Inclusion of  Lebanon in the list of compliant countries and allowing the depoyment of HSWs returning to the same employer in that country.
	12	Clarifying that the computation of double wage and compensation benefits for seafarers traversing established high risk zones/areas covers overtime and leave pay.
	13	Authorizing the POEA Administrator to issue guidelines adopting circulars and advisories on high risk zones! areas that may be issued from time to time by competent and authorized bodies
	14	Imposing a total deployment ban on areas at Alert Level 4 in the Gaza strip and a temporary suspension on the processing and deployment of newly hired OFWs bound to the Southern and Central districts in lsrael.
	15	Lifting the total deployment ban on areas/districts in the Gaza Strip and the temporary suspension on deployment of newly hired workers to the Central and Southern areas/districts in Israel
2011	1	Allowing the processing of exit clearance of Filipino workers returning to Lebanon
	2	Allowing the deployment of OFWs to 76 countries certified by the Department of Foreign Affairs
	3	Imposing a total deployment ban on Syria
	4	Allowing exemptions to the minimum age requirement of 23 years old for Filipino HSWs
	5	Allowing OFWs with existing contracts in lraq and Afghanistan and working inside American military camps and facilities to finish their contracts, which can be extended or renewed onsite.
	6	Allowing the deployment of OFWs to 49 countries certified by the DFA as compliant with the guarantees required under RA 10022.
	7	Stopping the deployment of  OFWs to 41 countries certified by the DFA as non-compliant with the guarantees required under RA 10022.
	8	Recall of GB Resolution No. 7, Series of 2011
	9	Revision of the high risk area in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean
	10	Allowing the gradual redeployment of returning workers in the medical and oil sectors in Libya
2010	1	Allowing OFWs in Lebanon who will be coming home to attend graduation ceremonies of their children to process their documents as Balik-Manggagawa o returning workers under temporary pass in order to enable them to return to their employment in Lebanon.
	2	Lifting of the ban on the deployment of au pairs to Switzerland, and classification of such au pairs as overseas Filipino workers.
	3	Conduct of the continuing Agency Education Seminar for officers and staff of recruitment agencies.
	4	Lifting of the ban on the deployment of au pairs to Switzerland, and classification of such au pairs as overseas Filipino workers.
	5	Allowing the pursuance of a Pilot Project on the Recruitment and Deployment of Muslim HSWs to Malaysia
	7	Lifting of the ban on the deployment of au pairs to Denmark, and classification of such au pairs as overseas Filipino workers.
	8	Providing a mechanism in the implementation of  the Insurance Guidelines as provided by Section 37-A of Republic Act No. 8042, as amended by RA 10022
2009	1	Authorizing POEA administrator Jennifer Jardin-Manalili to sign and enter into a memorandum of understanding between POEA and JICWELS.
	2	Allowing OFWs in Lebanon who will be coming home to attend graduation ceremonies of their children to process their documents as Balik-Manggagawa o returning workers under temporary pass in order to enable them to return to their employment in Lebanon.
	3	Designating new coordinates defining the high risk area in the Gulf of Aden.
	4	Amending Section 5. Rule 2, and Section 8, Rule 3 of part III of the POEA Rules and Regulations Governing the Recruitment and Employment of Land-based Overseas Workers.
	4-a	Correction to GB No. 4 Series of 2009 that would amend Section 8, Rule 1, and Section 5, Rule 2 of Part III of the 2002 POEA Rules and Regulations Governing the Recruitment and Employment of Land-based Overseas Workers.
	5	Providing guidelines in the deployment of Filipino seafarers on board vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden.
	6	Declaring a new high risk zone 400 nautical miles east of the coast of Somalia, beginning at the Somali / Kenyan border all the way to the North, at 205 nautical miles east of Suqutra.
	7	Allowing the processing of documents of workers returning to Lebanon until January 15, 2010.
2008	1	Upgrading the minimum basic wage for Filipino Able Seaman to US$465.
	1a	Clarifying GBR No. 1, Series of 2008 that the salary upgrade shall be without prejudice to the continued validity and effectivity of CBAs that were entered into and already existing prior to the effectivity of GBR No. 1, Series of 2008.
	2	Directing the POEA to prioritize the resolution of recruitment violation complaints against agencies, especially those involving money, within the timeframe provided.
	3	Instructing the POEA to use the term “irregular OFWS” instead of “undocumented workers” in all its correspondence, including statistical reports and/or presentations.
	4	Declaring a “high risk zone” within the Gulf of Aden.
	5	Directing the POEA to issue guidelines to govern the documentation, registration, and deployment of overseas direct hire seafarers.
	6	Declaring a temporary lifting of the ban to Lebanon for the Christmas season of 2008.
2007	1	Clarifying the guidelines on the reform package for Filipino Household Service Workers.
	2	Lowering the minimum age of Filipino household service workers to 23 years old, for all genders, except in countries where the age requirement for household service workers is higher.
	3	Naming the POEA auditorium in honor of former POEA administrator and DOLE secretary Patricia A. Sto. Tomas.
	4	Repealing Section 6, Rule III, Part III of the 2002 Rules and Regulations governing the registration of name-hired workers.
	5	Providing assistance to victims and witnesses of illegal recruitment.
	6	Declaring that recruitment and placement through the internet shall be undertaken only by licensed recruitment agencies and their authorized representatives, and instructing the POEA to formulate guidelines thereof.
	7	Adopting remedial measures for stronger protection of OFWs.
	8	Recommending to the Secretary of Labor and Employment the total ban on deployment of OFWs to Iraq, Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Nigeria.
	9	Authorizing the POEA administrator to grant CNA incentive for 2007 to qualified employees in an amount not to exceed P15,000 per employee.
	10	Delegating to the Secretary of Labor and Employment the authority to issue and renew licenses to recruitment agencies.
2006	1	Adopting policy guidelines on mission critical skills.
	2	Commending Engr. Alexis P. Cruel for his active participation and invaluable contribution in the formulation of policies geared towards the protection of overseas Filipino workers, particularly those in the land-based employment sector.
	3	Commending the trailblazing and highly motivating leadership of Secretary Patricia A. Sto. Tomas, and for her invaluable legacy to the overseas employment industry.
	4	Modifying GBR No. 3, series of 2001, reverting the minimum age for household service workers to 25 years old, regardless of gender.
	5	Increasing the entry level minimum salary of all household workers deployed overseas to US$400.00.
	6	Prohibiting the collection of placement fee from household workers, whether collected prior to their deployment or on-site through salary deduction.
	7	Requiring foreign placement agencies hiring household service workers pre-qualification at the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO).
	8	Requiring possession of TESDA National Certificate for Household Service Workers (NCII), and country-specific language and culture orientation from OWWA as pre-qualification of domestic helpers bound overseas.
	9	Requiring POLO verification of job orders for domestic helpers and other low-skilled workers.
	10	Suspending issuance of new licenses to applicants using the recruitment of household workers as new markets.
	11	Declaring the effectivity dates of various board resolutions on household service workers.
	12	Deferment of implementation of the increase in minimum age, and monthly salary of all HSWs covered by job orders registered at the POEA before December 16, 2006.
2005	1	Limiting the application of mitigating, aggravating, and alternative circumstances to less serious and light offenses.
	2	Providing incentive packages to licensed land-based and sea-based agencies in recognition of their participation in the KALAHI-CIDDS project.
2004	1	Renaming the POEA Building to Blas F. Ople Building.
	2	Amending GBR No. 11, series of 2003 by requiring all employers/principals of Iraq-bound land-based Filipino workers to provide a minimum global and all-risk insurance coverage in the amount of US$35,000, in addition to the P200,000 life and accident insurance coverage, at no cost to the workers.
	3	Recommending to the OWWA Governing Board the funding of the production of seafarer’s ID from the seafarers’ welfare fund.
	4	Directing the POEA to incorporate in the standard employment contract of seafarers a provision for their coverage under the Social Security System.
2003	1	Temporarily suspending the processing of all new contracts for domestic helpers in Hong Kong, effective March 10, 2003 until further orders.
	2	Authorized the POEA administrator to promulgate the necessary amendatory guidelines relative to the recruitment and deployment of Filipino overseas performing artists to Japan
	3	Exempting land-based workers for United States, Canada, and Europe from the verification requirement and employment documents.
	4	Commending Mr. Ezekiel T. Alunen for his active participation and invaluable contribution in the formulation of policies geared towards the protection of overseas Filipino workers, particularly those in the land-based employment sector
	5	Extending the provisional license of recruitment agencies for a period of six months without further extension
	6	Allowing a schedule of fees for worker-trainees bound for Korea under the industrial training program
	7	Establishment of Foreign Employer’s Guarantee Trust Fund for workers hired by private foreign employers through the POEA Government Placement Branch
	8	Defining the parameters or criteria in the recruitment and placement of foreign workers by the POEA’s Government Placement Branch.
	9	Commending Mr. Vicente F. Aldanese for his active participation and invaluable contribution in the formulation of policies geared towards the protection of overseas Filipino workers, particularly those in the private sector
	10	Commending Ms. Luzviminda L. Elbinias for her active participation and invaluable contribution in the formulation of policies geared towards the protection of overseas Filipino workers, particularly those in the women sector
	11	Adopting a policy requiring all employers/principals of Iraq-bound Filipino workers to provide life and accident insurance in the amount of P200,000 at no cost to the workers
2002	none
2001	1	Providing guidelines relative to the fee structure for the Taiwan labor market.
	2	Directing the POEA to intensify the implementation of the special hiring program for Taiwan.
	3	Setting 18 years old as the minimum age requirement for overseas employment unless the receiving country requires a higher age requirement for a specific job.
	4	Adopting a no placement fee policy in countries where the prevailing system, either by law, policy or practice, does not allow the charging and collection of any placement fee from a worker as it is the employer who defrays the costs of placement and recruitment services.
	5	Authorizing the POEA administrator to promulgate the necessary guidelines relative to the deployment of OFWs to Taiwan.
2000	1	Adopting a simplified licensing project registration and workers’ documentation of POCB-registered companies at the POEA under streamlined procedures.