EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

POLO ANNOUNCEMENT ON CERTAIN ENTITIES CLAIMING TO BE ACCREDITED RECRUITMENT AGENCIES


The Philippine Embassy wishes to share with the public the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) Announcement that certain entities namely, Sam and Stay Travelling Agency/ Sam Stay Tours and Marisian Travel Agency are neither registered with nor accredited by the POLO and Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) as licensed recruitment agencies.

The public is hereby advised to transact only with POEA accredited agencies relative to hiring of workers bound for Korea, and to inquire with proper authorities regarding entry requirements and employment procedures.



For further inquiries, concerned individuals may contact POLO at 02-3785-3634/5 or POEA Anti-Illegal Recruitment Branch at 02-8722-1192, 02-8568-0786 and poea_airb_osd@yahoo.com. END



15 September 2020

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