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OFWs who work in Abu Dhabi, UAE must have their employment contracts verified in order to obtain an OEC (Overseas Employment Certificate). OFWs can complete contract verification through POLO offices. Take note that the contract verification is applicable when the OFW has switched to a different employer or if they don’t have a POEA record yet. Also Read: How to … Read more
If you’re an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in Dubai and you need to have your Employment Contract verified, you can visit the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) located in Al Qusais. This is the agency that will verify your labour contract which you need. Please be advised that MWO’s former name is POLO or Philippine Overseas Labor Office. But now it … Read more
To all OFWs, please be advised that the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is now called the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). If you try to visit the POEA.GOV.PH main website, you might notice that it isn’t working anymore, with a “Page cannot be displayed” error. When you also check the official FB Page of POEA, it now redirects to … Read more
Employment Contract Verification for OFWs is a verification process that ensures that the OFW has a valid job and employer abroad and that the contract conditions match the POEA and host government’s minimum requirements. This is an important step in getting an OEC, as it is one of the first requirements that must be met. Also Read: Why Many Filipinos Want … Read more
If you wish to work as an OFW, whether as a Domestic Worker or a Professional/Skilled Worker, you will need a Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) Certificate to apply for an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) from the Department of Migrant Workers Office (previously Philippine Overseas Employment Agency – POEA) . You’ll learn about the process and guidelines for acquiring a PEOS … Read more
The Migrant Workers and Other Overseas Filipinos Resource Centers (MWOFRC), otherwise known as the Center serve as the central hub of welfare and assistance for migrant Filipinos. Though these centers were originally created to serve as temporary shelters for female migrant Filipinos in distress, they have evolved into “the closest thing migrant Filipinos have for a home.” Also Read: One Repatriation … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Calgary, Canada are encouraged to register and be a member of the Pag-IBIG Fund. OFWs can update their contribution, apply for membership, or receive assistance by sending inquiries to Pag-IBIG Fund Virtual Office – North America. The 24/7 accessibility of the virtual Pag-IBIG office makes registration easier. If you want to pay your contributions through … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Vancouver, Canada are encouraged to register and be a member of the Pag-IBIG Fund. OFWs can update their contribution, apply for membership, or receive assistance by sending inquiries to Pag-IBIG Fund Virtual Office – North America. The 24/7 accessibility of the virtual Pag-IBIG office makes registration easier. If you want to pay your contributions through … Read more
There is no physical Pag-IBIG office in Toronto, Canada, but they do have a virtual office where you may register, make contributions, and get assistance 24/7. If you prefer to send contributions through an international remittance center, you can also go to one of the city’s money remittance centers. OFWs working in Toronto, Canada have now access to Pag-IBIG’s financial … Read more
Pag-IBIG, or the Home Development Mutual Fund, is a government-owned and controlled corporation in the Philippines that provides housing loans, savings, and other financial services to Filipino workers. Pag-IBIG was created in 1978 with the primary objective of helping Filipinos attain their dream homes. Unlike other housing loan providers, Pag-IBIG offers longer repayment terms of up to 30 years and … Read more