WHAT IS
ACCREDITATION?
Accreditation is the official approval process required by the Philippine government for foreign employers who want to hire Filipino workers. This is done through a licensed recruitment agency like Principalia and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). Accreditation ensures that foreign employers are registered and authorized to recruit and deploy Filipino workers abroad.
Why is Accreditation Required for Hiring Filipino Workers?
Accreditation is essential for two key reasons:
1
Only accredited foreign employers are allowed to recruit and conduct interviews in the Philippines.
2
DMW-licensed agencies can take legal action if workers breach contracts with accredited employers, offering greater protection to foreign employers. Unaccredited employers do not have these safeguards.
What Do Employers Need
to Get Accredited?
A legal document authorizing an agent to act on behalf of the employer. This must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in your area.
A letter on your company’s letterhead detailing job positions, the number of staff required, and minimum salaries. Must also be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate.
A contract outlining the job terms, including compensation, printed on company letterhead and authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate.
The employer’s business registration, showing the nature of the business, also authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate.