Those who are Overseas Filipino workers that are based in the National Capital Region and want to inquire about OWWA services and programs can go to the NCR Pasay city office. But make sure you check if you need an appointment for your inquiry. Here we share details about the contact location of the OWWA NCR office, contact numbers, process … Read more
All Overseas Filipino Workers in France who want to keep their OWWA membership account active can contact the Philippine Embassy in Paris for information and inquiries. In the case of France, because there is no actual POLO-OWWA office available, the OWWA renewal process is handled by the POLO-Madrid office. The POLO-Madrid coordinates with the PH Embassy and they conduct outreach … Read more
All Overseas Filipino Workers in Brunei who want to keep their OWWA membership account active can contact the Philippine Overseas Labor Office for information and inquiries. Please be guided on the steps of booking an appointment for POLO-OWWA services, and renewing your OWWA account in this country. Also Read: How to Get OEC: POLO-Brunei Online Appointment POLO and OWWA offices assist … Read more
To all Overseas Filipino Workers in Los Angeles, California area, and want to renew their OWWA membership can contact the Philippine Consulate General office in LA. This post will guide you on how you can apply for OWWA membership and what is the procedure. The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) help Filipino workers … Read more
As an Overseas Filipino Worker in Syria, you should be aware of the necessary documents to obtain whenever you plan to visit the Philippines for vacation or other emergency reasons. More often than not, Filipinos who go home return to Syria to work again. With that said, you need to know more about OEC—a certification that is most valuable to … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers in Taiwan with valid employment visas must secure an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) or an OEC exemption before traveling to the Philippines for vacation or emergency leave. Or, if you are planning to return to your employer after weeks of vacation, an OEC can help you get past the immigration assessment at the airport. Note: For Filipinos … Read more
Filipinos who are based in New Zealand and want to renew their OWWA account can visit the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) located in Wellington. The POLO-Wellington office will be able to assist you in your OWWA inquiries and renewals. Please be guided on the process of renewal below. Also Read: How to Book OWWA Appointment in Australia The Philippine Overseas … Read more
Filipinos who are based in Australia and want to renew their OWWA account can visit the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) located in Canberra. The POLO-Canberra office is located in the same building as the Philippine Embassy in Australia. Please be guided on the process for OWWA membership renewal below. Also Read: How to Become an OWWA Member? On May 22, … Read more
The OEC (Overseas Employment Certificate) is a Balik Manggagawa certificate and one of the requirements when working in another country. This is as important as other documents such as passports. According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) regulation, every Filipino worker working abroad must have this employment certificate in order to be secured and have a record as a … Read more
As an OFW in Japan, you should be aware of the importance of having an Overseas Employment Certificate, also known as an OEC. This post will walk you through the process of obtaining an OEC in POLO for Filipino workers in the Philippine Overseas Labor Office and through the online process. Pinoys in Japan may visit the branches in Tokyo … Read more