OCA Circular No. 53-09, issued on May 13, 2009, reiterates the requirements outlined in OCA Circular No. 18-2002 concerning the handling of cases related to illegal recruitment. It mandates all judges and clerks of various trial courts in the Philippines to submit copies of final orders, decisions, and warrants of arrest pertaining to illegal recruitment cases to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). The directive aims to support the POEA's efforts in combating illegal recruitment as outlined in the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995. Compliance with these requirements is emphasized to ensure effective tracking and prosecution of illegal recruiters.
May 13, 2009
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 53-09
| TO | : | All Presiding Judges and Clerks of Court of the Regional Trial Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Reiteration of OCA Circular No. 18-2002 Dated June 20, 2002 (Re: Submission of Copies of Final Orders, Decisions, Warrants of Arrests and File Photographs Involving Cases of Illegal Recruitment) |
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), pursuant to Republic Act No. 8042, otherwise known as the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995, has been mandated to prepare and implement programs toward the eradication of illegal recruitment activities. acSECT
On June 20, 2002, this Office issued OCA Circular No. 18-2002 directing all Presiding Judges and Clerks of Court of the Regional Trial Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts to submit to the POEA the following:
1. Copies of final orders and decisions involving cases of illegal recruitment;
2. Copies of warrants of arrest issued against accused illegal recruiters who remain at large or who jumped bail;
3. If available, a copy of the file photograph of the accused.
Recently, POEA Administrator Jennifer Jardin-Manalili requests assistance in directing all courts to furnish her Office the above-mentioned data.
In view of the foregoing, you are hereby directed to STRICTLY COMPLY with OCA Circular No. 18-2002 dated June 20, 2002. CAaDTH
(SGD.) JOSE P. PEREZCourt Administrator