Section 13Sec./Art. 13

Sectoral and Industry Task Forces and Tripartite Councils. The Department may create sectoral and industry task forces, technical working groups, advisory bodies, or committees for the furtherance of its objectives. Additional private sector representatives, such as from the OFWs, OFW organizations, nongovernmental organizations, civil society organizations, the academe, and private industries directly involved in the recruitment and placement of OFWs, as well as other national government agencies, local government units, and government-owned and controlled corporations, may be appointed to these sectoral and industry task forces.

The Maritime Industry Tripartite Council (MITC), currently lodged with the DOLE, shall be transferred to the Department along with the Overseas Land-based Tripartite Consultative Council (OLTCC) of the POEA, to serve as a continuing forum for tripartite advisement and consultation with the industry stakeholders on policies and programs pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 10395