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Practice question: Suspension or Cancellation

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Under Section 139 of the 2023 DMW landbased rules, what is the stated principal sanction for a serious recruitment offense?
  1. A verbal reminder only
  2. Automatic imprisonment by the licensing officer
  3. Mandatory transfer to the foreign principal
  4. Cancellation of the license, with applicable accessory penalties
  5. Automatic approval of the next renewal

Legal references

  • 2023 DMW landbased Rules, Department Circular 01 s.2023, specified section: https://dmw.gov.ph/archives/v1/resources/dsms/DMW/ISN-EXT/2023/DMW-DC-01-2023.pdf — Sections 20,138–139; RA 11641 Sections 4–6,10,19, DMW succession to POEA: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2021/ra_11641_2021.html
  • DMW Department Circular 03 s.2026, Rules of Procedure, Sections 48–53: https://wcms.dmw.gov.ph/uploads/DMW_DC_03_2026_3af96b254c.pdf

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