4/10/2020 E-Library - Information At Your Fingertips: Printer Friendly [1] SEC. 29. COMPREHENSIVE DEREGULATION PLAN ON RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES. – Pursuant to a progressive policy of deregulation whereby the migration of workers becomes strictly a matter between the worker and his foreign employer, the DOLE within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act, is hereby mandated to formulate a five-year comprehensive deregulation plan on recruitment activities taking into account labor market trends, economic conditions of the country and emerging circumstances which may affect the welfare of migrant workers. SEC. 30. GRADUAL PHASE-OUT OF REGULATORY FUNCTIONS. – Within a period of five (5) years from the effectivity of this Act, the DOLE shall phase-out the regulatory functions of the POEA pursuant to the objectives of deregulation. [2] Docketed as Civil Case Q-02-45907. [3] Rollo (G.R. 152642), pp. 70-82. [4] Id. at 210-297. [5] Id. at 845-849. [6] Filed on February 12, 2002, docketed as Civil Case Q-02-46127 before RTC Branch 220 of Quezon City. [7] Manifestation and Motion, rollo (G.R. 152642), pp. 1338-1359. [8] An Act to Strengthen the Regulatory Functions of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Amending for this Purpose Republic Act 8042, otherwise known as the “Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995.” [9] Reply, rollo (G.R. 152642), pp. 1392-1395. [10] Section 7 was subsequently amended to increase both the durations of imprisonment and the amounts of the fines. [11] A non-licensee or non-holder of authority means any person, corporation or entity which has not been issued a valid license or authority to engage in recruitment and placement by the Secretary of Labor, or whose license or authority has been suspended, revoked or cancelled by the POEA or the Secretary (People v. Engr. Diaz, 328 Phil. 794, 806 [1996]). [12] An Act Amending Republic Act 8042, Otherwise Known as the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995, as Amended, Further Improving the Standard of Protection and Promotion of the Welfare of Migrant Workers, their Families and elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocsfriendly/1/55341 10/11