Inability to deliver an entrusted package

Inability to deliver an entrusted package "I am an overseas Filipino worker currently employed in Dubai. Last year, I requested my Filipino co-worker to deliver a pasalubong to my family in the Philippines. But the items that I sent were not delivered and my co-worker has avoided communication with me. I just want to know if he can be sanctioned by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) in order to prevent him from further working abroad. MoisesDear Moises, Embezzling any money and/or property entrusted by a fellow Filipino worker for delivery to his/her kin or relative in the Philippines is classified as a less serious offense under Section 145 (B)(g), Rule V, Part VI, Revised POEA Rules and Regulations Governing the Recruitment and Placement of Land Based Overseas Filipino Workers of 2016:“g. Embezzlement of company funds or monies and/or properties of a fellow worker entrusted for delivery to kin or relatives in the Philippines. “Penalty:“1st Offense — Suspension from participation in the overseas employment program (two months to six months) “2nd Offense — Suspension from participation in the overseas employment program (six months and one day to one year)“3rd Offense — Permanent disqualification from participation in the overseas employment program.”In your situation, your Filipino co-worker is liable pursuant to the above-mentioned rules, and may be suspended and/or permanently disqualified (after the third offense) by the POEA from participating in the overseas employment program.We hope that we were able to answer your queries. This advice is based solely on the facts you have narrated and our appreciation of the same. Our opinion may vary when other facts are changed or elaborated. Editor’s note: Dear PAO is a daily column of the Public Attorney’s Office. Questions for Chief Acosta may be sent to dearpao@manilatimes.net." - https://www.affordablecebu.com/