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Clifford A. ParaguaLabour Attache
PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS LABOUR OFFICEPHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN TOKYO
www.polotokyo.com
Filipino Workersfor Japan’sManpower Needs
Philippine Overseas Labour Office (POLO)Its Functions and Responsibilities
As the labor section of the Philippine Embassy, POLO Tokyo
undertakes programs and activities intended to facilitate
the employment of Filipino workers in Japan and to promote
their interest and welfare.
POLO Tokyo gathers and analyzes information on the
employment situation in Japan, including labor market trends that are vital inputs to policy
formulation and program development.
Philippine Overseas Labour Office (POLO)Its Functions and Responsibilities
It verifies the recruitment documents of, and accredits
Japanese employers who intend to hire the services of Filipino
workers, entertainers and professionals through licensed
recruitment and manning agencies in the Philippines.
Philippine Overseas Labour Office (POLO)Its Functions and Responsibilities
POLO Tokyo ensures that Filipino workers are not
exploited or discriminated against and afforded
appropriate assistance on all matters arising out of their
employment in Japan.
Philippine Overseas Labour Office (POLO)Its Functions and Responsibilities
POLO Tokyo maintains close coordination and working relationship with relevant government agencies and
private organizations in Japan including various organizations
and associations of Filipinos.
Philippine Overseas Labour Office (POLO)Its Functions and Responsibilities
The Philippines -Supplying the World’s Manpower Needs
About one million Filipino skilled workers, professionals, including seafarers and marine officers are deployed yearly to jobsites in some 120 countries the world over
Responding to Japan’s Manpower Demand Market
Nurses andCaregivers
Technical Intern Trainees
Skilled WorkersSeafarers and
Marine OfficersEnglish Teachers
EntertainersShort-term TraineesHousehold Workers
NURSES and CAREGIVERS
508 in three batches since 2009
206 nurses302 caregivers
NURSES and CAREGIVERS
3 months Japanese language training in
the Philippines
6 months training in Japanese language
and culture in Japan
Deployment to the hospitals and
healthcare facilities
TECHNICAL INTERN TRAINEES
7634 technical intern trainees are required (as of end of October 2011)in agriculture, industry and services
TECHNICAL INTERN TRAINEESAgriculture/Fishery - farmers - dairy workers - fishery workers
Industry/Manufacturing - welders - machinists - machine operators
Services - laundry workers - linen workers
TECHNICAL INTERN TRAINEES
Hourly wages are paid in accordance with Japan
minimum wage standards
Protected under Japan’s labor standards laws
Technical intern trainees pay income tax and
social security premiums
SEAFARERS and MARINE OFFICERS
About 70% of seafarers and marine officers on board Japanese vessels are Filipinos
ENGLISH TEACHERS
In April 2011, English language teaching became
compulsory for Japanese students
in Grade 5 and 6
Some 80,000 classrooms need English teachers
ENTERTAINERS
From January to October 2011, about one thousand (1,000) Filipino entertainers have been granted visas to perform in Japan
SHORT-TERM TRAINEES
Mostly engaged in the agriculture sector
Receive training allowances
HOUSEHOLD SERVICE WORKERS
Household service workers, including house helpers and
drivers, may only be employed by
embassy officials, government officials
and officers of international
organizations
Clifford A. ParaguaLabour Attache
PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS LABOUR OFFICEPHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN TOKYO
www.polotokyo.com
Thank you