POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 48, S. 1995 DFA TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR FILIPINO WOMEN TRAVELLING TO AFRICA AND WEST ASIA August 14, 1995

Per the Consular Travel Advisory issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Filipino women who intend to travel and seek employment in Africa and West Asia are advised that there are NO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES in these areas. Travel is considered highly risky inCyprus, Nigeria, Togo, Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast,andother areas in Africa and West Asiawhere incidents of labor abuse, trafficking of women and prostitution have been reported.

For your guidance.

Adopted: 14 Aug. 1995

(SGD.) FELICISIMO O. JOSON, JR.
Administrator