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

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