How to Apply and Pay Pag-IBIG Membership in Lebanon

There is no physical Pag-IBIG office in Lebanon but OFWs can inquire to update their contribution, or apply for membership by sending an email to mwo_lebanon@dmw.gov.ph / beirut.pe@dfa.gov.ph. You can also visit money remittance centers in the city if you want to send your contributions through an overseas remittance center.

OFWs working in Lebanon have now access to Pag-IBIG’s financial services and benefits, such as investing, and helping them save for their future. Completing a Membership Registration form, submitting the required documents, and paying membership contributions there or through authorized remittance centers are all required steps in the process of becoming a Pag-IBIG member. So, if you’re an OFWs in Lebanon, continue reading to learn how to apply and pay for a Pag-IBIG membership.

Benefits

The following benefits are available to all Pag-IBIG members:

• Housing loan
• Savings
• Short-term loan
• Long-term loan

You can also benefit from a variety of programs and services that Pag-IBIG provides as an OFW. These include:

• Calamity loan assistance
• Death and disability benefits
• Financial Assistance Programs
• Housing programs
• Livelihood programs
• Multipurpose Loan Programs
• Retirement benefits

Qualifications

The following will be needed to apply for membership in the Pag-IBIG Fund as of January 1, 2010, following the signing of Republic Act No. 9679:

• All SSS and GSIS members who are employees, workers, professionals, officers, and companies
• Everyone who serves on constitutional commissions and the judiciary
• Filipinos working for foreign-based companies, either locally or abroad
• Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
• Uniformed members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)

Requirements

The following are the requirements for Pag-IBIG membership:

• Completely filled-up Members Registration Form (MRF)
• Original or photocopy of Philippine Passport and valid primary identification card

Update: The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) is now called the Migrant Workers Office (MWO).

There are many ways to apply and pay for Pag-IBIG membership in Lebanon.

How to apply for and pay for Pag-IBIG membership in Lebanon? – E-mail

Step 1: Send an email to mwo_lebanon@dmw.gov.ph / beirut.pe@dfa.gov.ph indicating your concern; Pag-IBIG registration and contribution.

Step 2: Fill up the registration form.

Step 3: Scan the registration form and then send it in with other requirements.

Step 4: Pay the membership fees online or thru the accredited remittance centers in Lebanon.

Step 5: Scan and submit the payment receipt.

Step 6: Wait for the payment confirmation.

You are now a member of Pag-IBIG!

How to Register Virtual PAG-IBIG Membership in Lebanon Online

Step 1: Visit the PAG-IBIG Website here – https://www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/

Step 2: Scroll down and click the “Virtual PAG-IBIG Members” under e-Services.

Step 3: Click “Be a Member” and “Register” buttons.

Step 4: Fill in all the needed information then click the “Submit” button.

Step 5: After that, fill in all the member information then click the “Next” button.

Step 6: Fill in all the information in Other info, choose the method of your payment, then click the “Next” button.

Step 7: Input your complete permanent and present address then click the “Next” button.

Step 8: Input your present contact details then click the “Next” button.

Step 9: Following that, input your beneficiary or family member and their information, click “Save” then click the “Next” button.

Step 10: Choose your membership category then click the “Next” button.

Step 11: Review all the details before clicking the “Submit Registration” button.

Step 12: There will appear a successful registration page.  Read it, then scroll down to get your membership data form, which should also include your RTN (Reference Tracking Number).

Step 13: Your official membership ID number will be texted to you by PAG-IBIG in a few days.

Step 14: You can now pay your contributions!

You can pay your contributions by opening the link and clicking the “Pay Online” button here – https://www.pagibigfundservices.com/virtualpagibig/

For more details, you can reach the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon and Migrant Workers Office – Lebanon via:

• Philippine Embassy in Lebanon
  • Email: beirut.pe@dfa.gov.ph
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PHinLebanon
  • Website: https://beirutpe.dfa.gov.ph/
• Migrant Workers Office – Lebanon
  • Email: mwo_lebanon@dmw.gov.ph
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pololebanon
  • Website: https://pololebanon.weebly.com/
  • Migrant Workers Office: https://migrantworkersoffice.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any further questions regarding “How to apply for and pay Pag-IBIG membership in Lebanon”, see the list of frequently asked questions and answers below.

1. How does an OFW in Lebanon join Pag-IBIG?

There are numerous methods to join Pag-IBIG in Lebanon. You may apply online or send an inquiry to mwo_lebanon@dmw.gov.ph / beirut.pe@dfa.gov.ph to register.

2. Is it required for OFW to join Pag-IBIG in Lebanon?

Yes, as it is one of the requirements of OEC, OFWs and migrant workers in Lebanon are required to join Pag-IBIG.

3. What benefits come with Pag-IBIG membership?

Members of Pag-IBIG are eligible for several kinds of benefits, including home loans, death, and disability insurance, as well as money to help pay for educational and medical expenses.

4. How frequently do I have to contribute?

You have a choice of making monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual contributions. To keep the benefits active, you must make your contributions on a regular, monthly basis.

5. What happens if I don’t make any more Pag-IBIG contributions?

Your Pag-IBIG benefits will be terminated if you stop making contributions to the account. The needed contributions plus interest must be paid to reactivate your account.

6. When is it possible for a Pag-IBIG member who is enrolled in Pag-IBIG (1) to withdraw his or her contributions?

After 20 years of Fund membership and 240 monthly contributions, a member is eligible to claim his Total Accumulated Value (TAV).

Under the following legal justifications, a member may also take their savings before the 20-year maturity:

• Death of the member
• Insanity
• Optional withdrawal after 10 or 15 years of continuous contributions
• Permanent departure from the country
• Permanent or total physical disability
• Retirement
• Termination from service by reason of health

7. Where can I pay my Pag-IBIG contributions in Lebanon?

You can pay your contributions at the authorized remittance centers in Lebanon. You can ask the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon or Migrant Workers Office – Lebanon for a list of authorized remittance centers.

8. What is the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon’s hotline number?

You can reach the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon at +961 70 858 086.

9. What is the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon address?

The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon is located at the at Philippine Embassy in Lebanon, Road 1805, Baabda, Mount Lebanon, Baabda, Lebanon.

10. What is the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon office hours?

The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Closed on Lebanese and the Philippines public holidays).

11. What is the Migrant Workers Office – Lebanon’s hotline number?

You can reach the Migrant Workers Office – Lebanon at +961 71 418 657.

12. What is the Migrant Workers Office – Lebanon address?

The Migrant Workers Office – Lebanon is located at the 2nd Floor W. Building, Mar Geries St., Hadath, Baabda, Lebanon   ​.

13. What is the Migrant Workers Office – Lebanon office hours?

The Migrant Workers Office – Lebanon is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Closed on Lebanese and the Philippines public holidays).

Summary

Filipino migrant workers and OFWs can save a lot of money by registering for Pag-IBIG. Pag-IBIG provides OFWs with the financial security as well as assistance they need to improve their lives through its extensive benefits and services. OFWs in Lebanon may submit an application for membership in Pag-IBIG online using the Pag-IBIG website or send inquiry to mwo_lebanon@dmw.gov.ph / beirut.pe@dfa.gov.ph.

Understanding all of Pag-IBIG’s benefits and services is necessary if you want to make the most of your membership. If you run into any issues signing up for a membership or accessing the benefits of your membership, you can get in touch with Pag-IBIG, Philippine Embassy in Lebanon or Migrant Workers Office – Lebanon through their websites or customer support hotlines.