List: POEA Branches and Regional Offices

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) serves as the primary government agency responsible for regulating and monitoring the overseas employment of Filipino workers. With the aim of protecting the rights and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the POEA has established branches and regional offices across the Philippines.

In February 3, 2022, the enactment of Republic Act No. 11641, also known as the Department of Migrant Workers Act, brought about significant changes in the administration of overseas employment. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) replaced the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) as the governing body.

These offices play a crucial role in facilitating the overseas employment process, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and providing assistance to both OFWs and recruitment agencies. This article will provide a comprehensive guide to the POEA branches and regional offices in the Philippines.

  1. Manila Head Office: Located in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, the POEA head office serves as the central hub for the agency’s operations. It houses various departments, including Licensing and Regulation, Adjudication, Pre-Employment Services, and Legal Assistance. The Manila Head Office is responsible for policy-making, coordinating with international counterparts, and overall management of the POEA’s functions.
  2. Regional Offices: The POEA has established several regional offices across the country to ensure the efficient delivery of services to OFWs and recruitment agencies. These regional offices are strategically located in different regions and serve as local points of contact for individuals seeking overseas employment. The regional offices handle various tasks, such as pre-employment documentation, verification of job orders, and dissemination of information regarding overseas employment.

POEA Regional Offices

Here are the regional offices of the POEA:

POEA Regional Center for Luzon

FERDINAND JOSE E. MERRERA
2nd Floor Kenny Plaza Quezon Ave
City of San Fernando, La Union
(072) 687-0873, (072) 607-6994
[email protected]

POEA Satellite Office – Tuguegarao City
ROMEO A. JARAMILLA
Methodist Church Compound
Bonifacio St., Tuguegarao City
(078) 395-0244
[email protected]

POEA Regional Extension Unit
HELEN S. LIU
G/F Gestdan Centrum
80 Bokawkan Road corner Upper P Burgos Baguio City
[email protected]
[email protected]

Satellite Office – Pampanga
PATERNO D. JURIDICO JR.
3rd Floor, SM City Pampanga
Bgy. San Jose, Gapan- Olongapo Road corner NLEX
San Fernando City Pampanga
(045) 455 – 0832 (Telefax)
[email protected]
[email protected]

Satellite Office – Calamba City
KAREN M. QUILAO
Basement, Andenson Building II
Brgy. Parian Calamba City
(049) 548-1375
[email protected]

Satellite Office – Oriental Mindoro
RHENEJIM JHUN A. DELA CRUZ
Unit B Sapphire Building
Roxas Drive cor Kamias St
Brgy Lumangbayan, Calapan City
[email protected]

[email protected]

Satellite Office – Palawan
JONATHAN A. GERODIAS
MJ Building, Burgos Street
Puerto Princesa City
(048)717-2140; (048)717-1653

Satellite Office – Legaspi City
JEENA P. PACLIBAR-LACEDA
Ground Floor, Unit 102-103, ANST Bldg. Washington Drive
Legaspi City
(052) 480-0144
[email protected]

POEA Regional Center for Visayas

GLENDA M. ALIGONZA
Ground Flr. DOLE Building (old Insular Building)
corner General Maxilom Ave and Gorordo Ave
Cebu City
(032) 231-1016, (032) 231-1007, (032) 231-1003
[email protected]

Regional Extension Unit
RHEA GLYNDA D. CALANTAS
3rd Floor, Robinson’s Place – Iloilo
Ledesma corner Mabini Streets, Iloilo City
(033) 336-8611, (033) 335-1058

Satellite Office – Bacolod City
CARMEN S. NAGUM
2/F, Gaisano Grand Bacolod City Mall
Araneta St., Singcang, Bacolod City
(O34) 434-7391 and (034) 704-1848
[email protected]

Satellite Office – Tacloban City
MARLON M. MACALLA
3/F Uytingkoc Building
Senator Enage Street
Tacloban City
(053) 888-5171
[email protected]

POEA Regional Center for Mindanao

MARIA CAROLINA B. AGDAMAG
2nd Floor, AMQ Building
corner Lakandula St., Dacudao Avenue
Agdao, Davao City
(082) 297-7429 (telefax)
(082) 297-7428, (082) 297-7650
[email protected]

Regional Extension Unit
MARIETTA M. BELLOTINDOS
2nd Floor, Goodwill Center
Canelar, Zamboanga City
(062) 992-1773
[email protected]

Regional Extension Unit
ANN APASRA S. ABAS
Ground Floor Trinidad Bldg.
Yacapin St., Cagayan de Oro City
(088) 880-6414
[email protected]

Satellite Office – Koronadal City
AXEL JAY L. SANTANDER
2/F, SANLE Building
Corner Benigno Aquino and Lapu-Lapu Sts.
Zone III, Koronadal City
Telephone No. (083) 520-9991
[email protected]

Satellite Office- Butuan City
RITCHEL M. BUTAO
Door 2, Nimfa Tiu Bldg 7 JP Rosales Avenue
Butuan City
(085) 815-1708
[email protected]

Satellite Office – Tawi-Tawi
AMER HASSAN E. DORO
Initiative for Tawi Tawi Area Devt. Foundation (ITAD) Bldg.
Old Housing Proj., Tubig Boh
Bongao, Tawi Tawi
[email protected]

  1. Services Provided: The POEA branches and regional offices offer a wide range of services, including:

a. Verification and validation of job orders and employment contracts. b. Processing of overseas employment documents, such as overseas employment certificates (OECs) and exit clearances. c. Conducting pre-employment orientation seminars (PEOS) for aspiring OFWs. d. Facilitating legal assistance and resolving labor-related disputes. e. Monitoring recruitment agencies and ensuring compliance with regulations. f. Providing information and assistance to OFWs and their families.

Conclusion:

The POEA branches and regional offices in the Philippines play a crucial role in the facilitation and regulation of overseas employment. They serve as vital local points of contact, providing services and assistance to aspiring OFWs and recruitment agencies nationwide.

These offices are instrumental in safeguarding the rights and welfare of Filipino workers pursuing job opportunities abroad. By maintaining a strong presence nationwide, the POEA ensures accessibility, efficiency, and accountability in the overseas employment process, further contributing to the protection of OFWs and the promotion of decent work abroad.

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