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Seafarer Employment Contract in the Philippines: Key Terms and Rules
What terms must a seafarer employment contract in the Philippines contain? Learn the DMW rules on Department-approved contracts, manning agencies, and more.
Recruitment Agency Branch License in the Philippines: DMW Rules for Branches and Extension Offices
A recruitment agency branch license in the Philippines requires separate DMW authority before operating outside your registered address. Here is how it works.
Seafarer Employment Contract in the Philippines: What the DMW Rules Require
A seafarer employment contract in the Philippines is a DMW-approved written agreement. Learn what it must contain and who may process it.
POEA Rules Violation Penalties in the Philippines: What DMW Rules Now Provide
What penalties apply for POEA rules violations in the Philippines? Learn how illegal recruitment and prohibited acts are punished under RA 10022 and DMW rules.