- The Philippines government organisation that governs the employment of overseas workers is - POEA
- All migrant workers going overseas to work must use legal Recruiter and accredited Employment agencies services. All other ways of coming to work in Singapore are illegal.
- FDWs undergo authorised training by TESDA and language/culture orientation in the Philippines before departure.
- No placement fees to be charged to the FDW. Employers can provide a cash advance to assist with their preparatory cost for foreign employment.
- The fees to be paid by FDW and Employer are stipulated in POEA Rules and Regulations. Part II Rule V specified:
- SECTION 50. Fees and Costs Chargeable to the Overseas Filipino Workers.
- SECTION 53. Costs and Fees Chargeable Against the Principal/Employer.
- SECTION 54. Prohibition Against Charging of Other Fees. - No other charges in whatever amount, form, manner or purpose shall be charged against the Overseas Filipino Worker, except those specified in this Rule.
- SECTION 55.Service Fees. - Licensed recruitment agencies shall charge principals/employers service fees commensurate to the fair market value of their services.
