Acquiring your OEC is necessary if you are an OFW in Turkey. There are additional aspects to consider and requirements to complete before receiving your OEC. OEC holders are entitled to lower travel taxes and terminal charge exemptions for their spouses and dependents. When visiting the Philippines on vacation and returning to their workplace to complete or renew their employment … Read more
One of the main functions of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) is processing individual contract verification of employment. The Labor Attaché will make sure that the contract terms are legal in the host country. The Philippines’ DMW BM Centers will get the validated contract as a requirement for OECs. Also Read: How to Renew OWWA Membership in Greece and … Read more
On Labor Day in the Philippines, May 1, 2023, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will host over thousands of job opportunities for potential overseas Filipino workers. The job fair, held at the DMW Office Blas F. Ople Building, Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA Mandaluyong City, will be attended by a variety of licensed recruitment firms from countries such as Taiwan, … Read more
The Philippine government has set aside a total of PHP100 million to provide humanitarian aid to thousands of Filipino workers who have yet to receive their back wages and benefits from their former employers in Saudi Arabia. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will work together … Read more
The role of contract verification is to make sure that the OFW has a legitimate job and an employer, and that the contract conditions match the minimal standards of the POEA and the host government. In order for OECs to be issued, the verified employment contract must also be submitted to the POEA BM Centers in the Philippines, and it … Read more
Prior to granting an OEC to an OFW, the POEA requires that the employment contract be verified. Contract verification is the process used by the Labor Attaché to make sure that the employment rights, benefits, and welfare of Filipino migrant workers are properly protected and respected at the worksite/place of employment. The Labor Attaché will make sure that the OFWs’ work … Read more
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Cash Grant for Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs) is a scholarship program by CHED that provides financial assistance to medical students enrolled in state universities and colleges (SUCs). This program aims to help medical students cover the cost of their tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other related educational expenses. The … Read more
The PCSO Medical Assistance Program or officially labelled as the Individual Medical Access Program (IMAP) is a healthcare program offered by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Filipinos who are in dire need of medical assistance. This program is designed to provide financial aid to those who cannot afford medical treatment for their illnesses, injuries, or any health-related purposes. … Read more
The CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP), which is funded by the government, seeks to provide financial support to academically gifted students, particularly those belonging to specific groups, including Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens (RA 7279), Persons with Disability (RA 7277), and Solo Parents and/or their Dependents (RA 8371), Senior Citizens (RA 9994), and Indigenous Peoples (RA 8371). Also Read: List of CHED … Read more
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Calamity Assistance Program (CAP) is a government-run program designed to provide relief and assistance to those affected by calamities. The program offers financial aid and other forms of assistance, such as medical care, food, and clothing, to those who need it most. Also Read: How to Claim OWWA Calamity Assistance? The PCSO Calamity Assistance Program … Read more