The conclusions reached by the Court in MC Engineering, Inc. v. NLRC[34] are further supported by the relevant rules and regulations adopted by the POEA, which establish in essence that the foreign principal does not have personality in the Philippines unless it acts through a licensed local manning agent as its accredited principal. The POEA Rules specifically ordains that the local manning agent is solidarily liable for every obligation that the foreign principal may incur against the local worker:     Part I General Provisions x x x Rule II Definition of Terms: Joint and Solidary Liability refers to the nature of liability of the principal and the manning agency, for any and all claims arising out of the implementation of the employment contract involving Filipino seafarers. It shall likewise refer to the nature of liability of officers, directors, partners or sole proprietors with the company over claims arising from employeremployee relationship.   x x x x     Part II Licensing and Regulation RULE II Issuance of License   Section 1. Requirements for Licensing.   x x x x   e. A verified undertaking stating that the applicant shall: xxx xxx xxx 8. Assume joint and solidary liability with the employer for all claims and liabilities which may arise in connection with the implementation of the employment contract, including but not limited to wages, death and disability compensation and their repatriation;   x x x x   f. In case of corporation or partnership, verified undertaking by officers, directors and partners that they will be jointly and severally liable with the company over claims arising from employer-employee relationship.