Taking Strong and Clear Action for OFWs with Immediate Benefit
Administrative Order No. 215, issued on December 17, 2007, by President Gloria M. Arroyo, aims to improve conditions for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Key actions include reducing fees for OFWs, establishing a global help line for assistance, and urging the Monetary Board to reconsider dollar borrowings. The Department of Finance is tasked with prepaying foreign obligations to mitigate external debt, while the Land Bank will expedite cheaper remittance services. Additionally, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is directed to strengthen laws protecting OFW rights against exploitation.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 215
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 17, 2007
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 215
TAKING STRONG AND CLEAR ACTION FOR OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS WITH IMMEDIATE BENEFIT
WHEREAS, there is need to take strong and clear action for Overseas Filipino Workers with immediate benefit, cDTaSH
I, GLORIA M. ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by the powers vested in me by law do hereby order:
SECTION 1. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall lower fees for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
SECTION 2. The DOLE shall set up a global help line for OFWs needing assistance, especially against unscrupulous practices.
SECTION 3. The Cabinet representative to the Monetary Board shall urge the Board to consider cutting, if not stopping, dollar borrowings in 2008.
SECTION 4. The Department of Finance shall prepay foreign obligations to reduce external debt and stem the peso's rise.
SECTION 5. The Land Bank shall fasttrack cheaper remittance service. CTHDcE
SECTION 6. DOLE shall work on reviewing and strengthening laws, policies and programs against recruiters, employers and other parties violating OFW rights and employment conditions.
DONE on this 17th day of December, in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Seven.
Cite This Law
Taking Strong and Clear Action for OFWs with Immediate Benefit, Administrative Order No. 215, Dec 17, 2007 (Philippines)
Taking Strong and Clear Action for OFWs with Immediate Benefit, Administrative Order No. 215 (Phil. 2007)
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