The new POEA and OWWA rule on OEC issuance has caused confusion on the part of the OFWs. They do not have the right information of who needs to secure an OEC and who are exempted from securing OEC before leaving the country.
For OFWs who are on vacation and returning to the same employer , they dont need to secure an OEC. However for the direct hires, there are documents and processes they need to comply before they can work overseas.
We are going to discuss the procedures on how the non-OEC exempted OFWs or the direct hires can get their OEC.
They can do it at POEA main building in Ortigas.
1. Register at Window 6 (for skilled/professional workers) or Window 4 (for household workers) and take a number and wait for your turn to be called.
2. If your number is called, proceed to the designated counters (6,7 and 8 for skilled/professional workers. 13 and 14 for household workers). Submit the original and photocopy of the following documents for verification: -valid pssport -employment contract -valid working visa -2x2 photo Wait for the documents to be returned to you along with medical and PDOS referral.
3. Attend the PDOS seminar and medical exam, whichever comes first.
a. Go to OWWA for the schedule and get a slot for the PDOS seminar. The slots are limited at times and you need to secure a slot. You need to pay P400.00 for the registration.
take your PDOS and CPDEP Certificates. For household workers you may need to submit more documents.
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B. For the medical examination, go to an accredited clinic and take a medical exam.
It may cost around P2,500 or higher if there are other examination or procedure you needed to undertake, like dental service etc.
c. For household workers, you may need to produce other requirements such as NCII certificate from TESDA and others.
Sa mga nagtatanong kung papano ang PROSESO para DI NA MAGBAYAD NG OEC.
Naririto po ang procedure o paraan kung papano MAG UPDATE NG BMONLINE ACCOUNT at kung papano malaman kung EXEMPTED KAYO SA OEC.
1. OFWs must LOG IN to their BM online processing system through this link http://bmonline.ph or visit the POEA website and click the BM ONLINE icon.
2. If you don't have BM Online Account yet, you may click on the REGISTER BUTTON and create your account by filling up the form. They will send confirmation e-mail so make sure to check and verify your account creation on your email.
3. After registering, log in your account and enter your last OEC number. If there is NO RECORD FOUND, you needed to SET AN ONLINE APPOINTMENT.
4. If there is a record found, update the information that is needed to be updated like contact number, personal detail, beneficiaries etch.
5. Once done updating, click ACQUIRE OEC or EXEMPTION for online assessment. Enter the flight details of your departure and if you will be returning to the same employer or job site.
6. If you indicate that you will be returning to the same employer and jobsite, the system will display confirmation message that you are exempted from securing OEC and paying its processing fee.
These are the requirements for skilled and professional workers, low skilled workers and household service workers or kasambahay like housekeepers and drivers.
1. Passport with validity period of not less than six (6) months from intended date of departure
2. Valid Work Visa, Entry/Work Permit, visa assurance or guarantee (whichever is applicable per country)
3. Employment Contract or Offer of Employment
4. Company Profile of Foreign Company/Employer, valid Business License or Company Registration of your Employer
5. Statement how you were able to get this employment, copy of Diploma, Employment Certificates, Service Record or Training Certificates and License/Eligibility (PRC card), if any.
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6. Valid Medical Certificate from DOH-accredited medical clinic authorized to conduct med exam for OFWs. For embalmers and massage therapists, submit DOH Certificate.
7. Pre-Departure Orientation and Seminar (PDOS) Certificate by OWWA
8. For workers bound to Canada - Labor Market Opinion (LMO) and Canadian Letter For workers bound to Saskatchewan – LMO, Canadian Letter and Employer's Certificate of Registration from ECON (Province of Saskatchewan Executive Council)
9. For workers bound to USA - Labor Condition Application and Notice of Action
10. Contingency Plan for employers based in the Middle East and Africa
11. If with relative/s in the worksite, submit proof of relationship such as Marriage Contract or birth certificate
* Original and duplicate copy must be separately arranged according to this list and clipped separately in a folder.
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LOW SKILLED WORKER (LSW)
1. Passport with validity period of not less than six (6) months from intended date of departure
2. Valid Work Visa, Entry/Work Permit, visa assurance or guarantee (whichever is applicable per country)
3. Verified Employment Contract o In countries where there is Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), with Official Receipt o In countries where there is no POLO: Authenticated Employment contract by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate at the worksite or Verified Employment Contract by the nearest POLO, with Official Receipt
4. Company Profile of Foreign Company/Employer, valid Business License or Company Registration of your Employer
5. Statement how you were able to get this employment, copy of Diploma, Employment Certificates, Service Record or Training Certificates, if any.
6. Valid Medical Certificate from DOH-accredited medical clinic authorized to conduct med exam for OFWs. For embalmers and massage therapists, submit DOH Certificate.
7. Pre-Departure Orientation and Seminar (PDOS) Certificate by OWWA
8. For workers bound to Canada - Labor Market Opinion (LMO) and Canadian Letter For workers bound to Saskatchewan – LMO, Canadian Letter and Employer's Certificate of Registration from ECON (Province of Saskatchewan Executive Council)
9. For workers bound to USA - Labor Condition Application and Notice of Action
10. Contingency Plan for employers based in the Middle East and Africa 11. If with relative/s in the worksite, submit proof of relationship such as Marriage Contract or birth certificate
* Original and duplicate copy must be separately arranged according to this list and clipped separately in a folder.
HOUSEHOLD SERVICE WORKER (HSW)
1. Passport with validity period of not less than six (6) months from intended date of departure
2. Valid Work Visa, Entry/Work Permit
3. Verified Employment Contract (In countries where there is Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) In countries where there is no POLO: Authenticated Employment contract by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate at the worksite or Verified Employment Contract by the nearest POLO
4. Request for exemption from Direct Hiring Policy issued by POLO at the worksite (for Direct Hired HSW)
5. Valid Medical Certificate from DOH-accredited medical clinic authorized to conduct medical examination to OFWs
6. TESDA National Certificate II (NC-II) for HSW
7. Pre-Departure Orientation and Seminar (PDOS) Certificate by OWWA
8. Comprehensive Pre-Departure Education Program (CPDEP) Certificate by OWWA
9. At least 23 years old
10. DOLE CLEARANCE
11. Sworn Affidavit/Sworn Statement on how the worker secured his/her employment.
12. Employers Profile: (Company Name and Address, Position/Designation, Tel No. and Valid I.D/s)
13. Proof of Relationship: If the employer is your relative * Birth Cert of the employer and worker, valid I.D/s Marriage Cert as may be required * If the employer is your friend: Proof of friendship and Valid I.D/s
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration yesterday issued an advisory encouraging balik-manggagawa or vacationing overseas Filipino workers (OFW) to use the BM Online system to acquire their respective overseas employment certificates (OEC).
Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac said that starting June 1, 2016, the POEA main office in Mandaluyong City will accommodate only those with appointment set through the online system.
The appointment system was developed as a built in component to cater to OFWs who cannot proceed to the straight online processing of the OEC for any of the following reasons:
1. No existing record in the POEA database
2. Undocumented worker
3. Changed employer and/or jobsite
4. The worker or employer is on watchlist
5. OFW is returning to a restricted country
6. Former seafarer Cacdac said may set an online appointment at the convenience of their homes for the processing of their OEC at their preferred date, time and location. “Returning workers may also get their OECs at the POEA’s offices in the provinces through the appointment system,” Cacdac said.
For technical support, OFWs may send a email at bm_oec@yahoo.com and poeaict@gmail.com or contact 0917325797, (02)7210785, (02)7219496 and (02)7277778.
POEA encourage OFWs to use the online appointment and online processing of OEC. Read and watch the video instruction below and the locations where to get them.
The new process is more efficient and faster. OFWs can save their time and transportation cost, through the new online system.
OFWs can visit www.bmonline.ph. to process their OEC or for appointment. For those OFWs who are not yet in the POEA database can make appointment online to speed up the processing of their OEC
Click the video to watch the step by step instruction:
For those who cannot process OEC online, the following are the BM centers where you may proceed. Trinoma Mall, Q.C., SM Manila, Duty Free Philippine, Parañaque, Pag-ibig main office, Makati, Main office: OWWA, Pasay City
POEA Ortigas.
Other POEA offices:
POEA sa San Fernado,
La Union; Tuguegarao.
Cagayan;
Baguio City,
SM City Pampanga;
Calamba, Laguna;
Legaspi City;
Cebu City;
Iloilo City;
Bacolod City;
Tacloban City,
Davao City;
Zamboanga City;
Cagayan de Oro City;
Koronadal City;
Butuan City;
Bongao, Tawi-Tawi.
* Please note: These offices are closed during regular and special holidays.
