Filipino Private Household Professionals for Overseas Employers
Philippines-based, POEA / DMW licensed recruitment agency supporting overseas private households since 1990.
Private household recruitment requires a high level of trust, discretion, and role clarity. ABD Overseas Manpower Corporation supports overseas employers with compliant Filipino private household recruitment—focused on professionalism, long-term suitability, and regulatory alignment rather than volume placement.
Based in Makati City, Philippines, ABD Overseas Manpower Corporation works with overseas family employers, estate representatives, and authorized sponsors to define household roles, expectations, and deployment timelines. Our recruitment process emphasizes ethical standards, screening discipline, and documentation readiness. To begin, submit your requirements through our Request Manpower form.
Key pages for household employers
- Industries We Serve
- Countries We Serve
- Recruitment Services
- Ethical recruitment & compliance
- How to legally hire Filipino workers
Licensed and regulated private household recruitment
ABD Overseas Manpower Corporation operates as a fully licensed Philippine overseas recruitment agency supporting household employers through compliant recruitment channels. Our role is to ensure proper documentation, ethical recruitment practices, and alignment with Philippine overseas employment regulations.
License No. POEA-140-LB-042512-R
Official regulatory guidance is available from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
Why private household employers work with ABD
Household employment differs significantly from commercial staffing. Employers require reliability, personal integrity, cultural adaptability, and respect for household privacy. ABD structures recruitment to support stable household arrangements rather than short-term placements.
- Role-specific screening aligned with household routines and expectations
- Discretion-focused recruitment for private residences
- Employer-led selection with interview coordination
- Ethical recruitment standards aligned with Philippine regulations
- Documentation readiness checks to reduce deployment delays
Employers with clearly defined household roles and schedules may submit requirements directly through Request Manpower. For clarification before submission, you may also contact our team.
Private household settings we support
ABD supports private household recruitment for overseas employers across a range of residential environments. Screening and shortlisting are aligned with household size, family structure, and role boundaries.
- Private family residences
- Executive and diplomatic households
- Managed estates and villas
- Multi-staff households with defined role separation
- Long-term household staffing arrangements
Private household roles commonly requested
The roles below reflect common household requirements. Final selection depends on employer preferences, household routines, and interview outcomes.
- Household helpers
- Domestic support staff
- Housekeepers
- Childcare support staff (role-dependent)
- Elderly care support (non-medical, role-dependent)
- Private cooks (household cooking)
- Family drivers (license requirements apply)
- Multi-role household staff (requirement-dependent)
- Live-in household staff
- Estate support staff (role-dependent)
What we screen for in private household recruitment
Household placements require careful evaluation beyond basic skills. ABD’s screening approach emphasizes behavior, adaptability, and respect for employer boundaries.
- Personal integrity and reliability
- Household experience validation
- Communication and instruction-following ability
- Cultural adaptability for overseas household environments
- Long-term placement suitability
Private household recruitment process for overseas employers
ABD follows a structured recruitment process designed to support household employers from requirement submission to deployment. Timelines vary based on interview scheduling, documentation, and destination country regulations.
- Requirement clarification – role scope, duties, accommodation, and expectations
- Sourcing and screening – experience review and preliminary interviews
- Employer interviews – selection confirmation
- Medical and documentation checks
- POEA / DMW-aligned processing
- Deployment coordination aligned with employer timelines
Frequently asked questions from household employers
Does ABD recruit for private households legally?
Yes. ABD Overseas Manpower Corporation is a duly licensed Philippine recruitment agency authorized to support private household
recruitment under POEA / DMW regulations.
Can employers interview candidates directly?
Yes. Employers conduct final interviews and define acceptance standards. ABD coordinates scheduling and documentation.
How do we start household recruitment with ABD?
Submit your household role requirements and deployment timeline through Request Manpower.
Are you licensed to recruit from the Philippines?
POEA / DMW Licensed
License No. POEA-140-LB-042512-R
For preliminary questions, you may contact our recruitment team or return to the homepage.
