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Pinoy Workers Laud OEC Fee Removal
A group of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong Wednesday called on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to make official announcement by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office… Read more
Fast-track System For Filipino Exit Permits in UAE
A new online system could soon let Filipinos leave their country or the UAE without having to queue for an exit permit. “We are hoping to implement it this year,”… Read more
New POEA Chief Eyes Online OEC Processing for OFWs
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) may soon be able to secure their overseas employment certificate (OEC) online or at a nearby shopping mall. Newly installed Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) chief… Read more
More OFWs Hired Despite Global Financial Crisis
More Filipino workers were hired in various countries abroad despite the prevailing global financial crisis and hostilities in the Middle East region, the government said yesterday. Administrator Carlos Cao of… Read more
Filipinos Urged to Keep Travel Permits Listing Employers Handy
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returning to the Philippines during the holiday season are advised to secure travel exit clearances from the Philippine missions in the UAE ahead of their scheduled… Read more
Holiday Influx of OFWs Seen
The recruitment sector Sunday warned of a possible shortage of flights and passenger seats for departing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) during the Christmas season. Recruitment consultant Emmanuel Geslani said this… Read more
PhilHealth Makes Easy OFW Member Coverage
THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation is calling on overseas Filipino workers to enroll or renew their membership coverage under the PhilHealth’s overseas workers program (OWP). Payment of an annual premium… Read more
Traveling OFWs On 1-Year Permits Need Contract Validated, OEC
Returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), especially those with 1-year working permits, are advised to have their employment contracts validated and authenticated by the Philippine Embassy. The Philippine Overseas Labor Office… Read more
Is An Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) Really Needed?
Prospective overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) should not be required to get a departing clearance validation from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), a news portal said on Tuesday. In March,… Read more
Filipinos in Dubai Sweat to Meet Employment Certificate Rule
A surge in the number of applications for Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs) has led to people having to endure tiring waits at the Philippine Overseas Labour Office (Polo) in Dubai…. Read more
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