Korea reduces labor quota for the Philippines



The Philippines may eventually lose a favored destination of Filipino workers if the number of OFWs illegally staying in Korea continues to increase, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration warned yesterday.
Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac said the Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor
(MOEL) has decided to reduce the number of newcomers that may be allowed to work in
Korea this year to 4,200 from 5,200 in 2012.

For 2013, only 7,900 names of OFWs would be included in the roster, a marked decrease
from 9,800 names in 2012, Cacdac added. However, Cacdac said the POEA is not disputing the decision of Korea to slash the quota on Filipino workers.

 “We have to abide with our contract with them. The memorandum of understanding
between the government of Korea and the Philippines provides that “the MOEL may  take
necessary measures such as reducing the number of jobseekers in the roster or suspending
participation in the EPS if the number of Filipino workers absenting without leave or staying
illegally in Korea exceeds the average for all sending countries."

In the registration for the first computer based Test for Proficiency in Korean (Topik), at the
OSHC in Quezon City, Cacdac thanked the EPS workers for observing Korean immigration
laws by not running away from their jobs and voluntarily leaving Korea after finishing their
contract.

“You make us proud in contrast to those who turn illegal, unmindful of the government's
forewarning and advice to return upon the expiration of their contract,” Cacdac said.

He also urged them to help preserve the positive image of the Filipino EPS workers to
continue to enjoy a good share of the demand for foreign workers in Korea and not ruin the
good chances of other Filipinos desiring to get jobs under the EPS.

“Let us reduce the number of Filipino irregular workers in Korea so we can have a higher
quota next year”, Cacdac added. The Philippines has deployed some 30,000 workers to Korea since 2004, mostly in its manufacturing sector.

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