Although there are many decent-looking clubs, the Philippine government does not allow deployment of overseas performing artists or OPAs in Turkey.

Because of the lack of “established protective and monitoring mechanisms” for entertainers in Turkey, the Department of Labor and Employment has no plans to allow or deploy Filipina entertainers in fear that they would be trafficked.

There have been complaints of abuse from entertainers working in night clubs in Turkey and since the workers are not properly documented by the POEA or Department of Foreign Affairs, they may have gone to Turkey on tourist visas only.

Turkey, like other Middle East countries, does not have clear laws that would protect the rights of not only Filipina entertainers, but also migrant workers in general.

This advisory from the government is intended to protect the welfare of Filipino workers in countries where risks are high and thus, need to be appreciated and followed.

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