Article 27Citizenship Requirement

Only Filipino citizens or corporations, partnerships or entities at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the authorized and voting capital stock of which is owned and controlled by The Board referred to are the boards of the now-defunct OEDB and NSB. The POEA absorbed the powers and functions of the OEDB and NSB. Section 23 of R.A. No. 8042, as amended by Section 14 of R.A. 10022, and Section 3 of R.A.

No. 10022 mandate the POEA to "regulate private sector participation in the recruitment and overseas placement of workers by setting up a licensing and registration system." For local employment, see the DOLE's Rules and Regulations Governing Private Recruitment and Placement Agency (PRPA) for Local Employment. See also Section 6 (j) of R.A. No. 8042, as amended.

Refer to Section 1, Rule I of the POEA Rules on Licensing and Regulation of Recruitment Agencies for Land-based Workers. See also Section 6 (n) of R.A. No. 8042, as amended, which classifies as illegal recruitment "to allow a non-Filipino citizen to head or manage a licensed recruitment/manning agency." Filipino citizens shall be permitted to participate in the recruitment and placement of workers, locally or overseas.