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 Pag-IBIG office in Jeddah, KSA is located at the Philippine Consulate General, Umm Al-Qura Street Rehab District P.O. Box 4794 Jeddah 21412 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where OFWs can update their contribution, apply for membership, or get answers to any inquiries. You can also visit money remittance centers in the city if you want to send your contributions through … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Al Khobar, KSA are encouraged to register and be a member of the Pag-IBIG Fund. OFWs can update their contribution, apply for membership, or receive assistance at the Pag-IBIG office in Al Khobar, KSA, which is located at c/o Skyfreight Forwarders 1st Street corner King Fahad Street P.O. Box 2539 Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi … Read more
The Pag-IBIG office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is located at the MWO office at 3267 Makkah, Al Mukarramah Branch Road, Al Mutamarat, Riyadh 12711 8103, where OFWs can update their contribution, apply for membership, or get answers to any inquiries. You can also visit money remittance centers in the city if you want to send your contributions through an overseas … Read more
Filipinos who are based in Riyadh and need to verify their employment contracts can process it at the POLO Riyadh Office. The verification of employment contract is a requirement for the issuance of an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). Also Read: How to Get OEC: POLO-Riyadh Online Appointment How to Book OWWA Appointment in … Read more
UPDATE: Filipino residents who are based in Al Khobar and the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia, the actual POLO-Eastern Regional Operations (ERO) office location is now closed. The notice in their office mentions that you can go to POLO-Riyadh for inquiries. However, there are some OWWA services you can avail of as POLO-ERO conducts special “Embassy on Wheels” services wherein … Read more
The individual employment contract verification ensures that the OFW has a job and an employer, and that the contract conditions meet the POEA and host government’s minimum requirements. The verified employment contract must also be given to the POEA BM Centers in the Philippines in order for OEC (overseas employment certificate) to be issued, and it may be requested by … Read more
To all Overseas Filipino Workers in Jeddah, please be informed that when you go home to the Philippines for your vacation leave, it is a must to secure an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) which is also known as the Balik Manggagawa certificate before you goin back to Saudi. We are sharing this detailed guide on how you can obtaining an … Read more
For Filipinos working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, an OEC or Overseas Employment Certificate / Balik Manggagawa certificate is required if you go for a vacation in the Philippines. This is a document you need to present before going back to work abroad. You will not be permitted to travel if you do not possess this document. Here we share the … Read more
Filipinos based in Jeddah and the Western Region of Saudi Arabia can head to the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in order to renew their OWWA membership. But before bringing all your document requirements and paying for the activation of your OWWA account, you need to schedule an appointment first. Here we share the steps and process of booking an OWWA … Read more