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MWO Dubai Advisory No. 25, Series of 2023: Observance of UAE Holiday
Following the announcement of the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai & Northern Emirates UAE, the public is hereby informed that in observance of Mawlid (Prophet Muhammad’s birthday), the Migrant Workers Office will be closed to the public on 29 September 2023, Friday. Those requiring emergency assistance may contact the following: Consular matters (e.g. passport, notarial,…
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[UPDATE] FORM #68 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED as of 9:46PM, 27 September 2023
FORM #68 SCHEDULE 25 to 27 September 2023: Form is available for access. Form will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 3 to 5 October 2023: Applicants will receive an email detailing the result of application. 10 to 11 October 2023 (TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY: Releasing…
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MWO Dubai Advisory No. 24, Series of 2023: Paalala Ukol sa Pangangailangan na Mag-Rehistro sa DMW e-Registration System at Kumuha ng e-Registration Number Bago Makakuha ng OFW Pass
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MWO Dubai Advisory No. 22, series of 2023: CLARIFICATIONS ON THE PILOT TEST RUN OF THE DMW MOBILE APP AND OFW PASS
In July 2023, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) launched the DMW Mobile Application and the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Pass, and these are currently being pilot tested in ten countries, including the United Arab Emirates. To provide guidance to OFWs in Dubai and Northern Emirates on what the new system is and the…
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MENSAHE NI MIGRANT SECRETARY SUSAN OPLE SA IKA-125 ANIBERSARYO NG ARAW NG KALAYAAN NG PILIPINAS
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MWO Dubai Advisory No. 19, Series of 2023: Schedule of MWO Services for June 2023
In anticipation of the possible observance of Philippine and UAE holidays in June 2023, OFWs with confirmed flights on the affected dates (27 June to 1 July 2023), and are requiring MWO services may visit MWO Dubai on the following dates: CONFIRMED FLIGHT SCHEDULE WHEN TO VISIT MWO-DUBAI: 27 June to 3 July 2023 Visit…
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MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 12, Series of 2023: Reminder to OFWs on Strict Compliance to Cybercrime Laws of the UAE and the Philippines
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MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 7, Series of 2023: Legitimate Freelance Visa in the UAE
The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) – Dubai and Northern Emirates advises the public to employ legal entities only when securing visa and avoid engaging in visa trading in the UAE. MWO Dubai Advisory No. 7 identifies the list of freezones offering legitimate freelance visas and the corresponding eligible field. Please refer to the official signed…
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MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 6, Series of 2023: UAE Ministerial Resolution No. (598) of 2022 Concerning the Wages Protection System
Overseas Filipino Workers are remined of their right to receive their wages on prescribed dates and through the appropriate channel/s approved by the MOHRE, i.e., through WPS. Read the advisory to know more.
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News Article from Khaleej Times, 28 January 2023: “Illegal UAE ‘freelance’ visas, salary discrepancies: Why Philippine gov’t is adding requirements for contract verification”
In an interview with Khaleej Times, MWO head Labor Attaché John Rio A. Bautista explained the several and frequent employment irregularities encountered during the process of contract verification, thus prompting the updated requirements in an effort to curb the practice of paying and purchasing visas to work in several places. Read the full article here:…
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MWO Dubai Advisory No. 2-A, Series of 2023: Strict Implementation of AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL POLICY on the Submission of Job Order and Other Similar Transactions
Pursuant to the guidelines issued by MWO Dubai on the verification and accreditation of Job Orders and other similar transactions, ONLY the following individuals are allowed to submit, follow-up, collect and pay the documents approved for release by this office: TRANSACTION ONLY THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ARE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT / FOLLOW-UP / COLLECT & PAY…
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MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 3, Series of 2023: Warning on Third-Country Recruitment and Cross-Country Employment Practices
The Migrant Workers Office – Dubai and the Northern Emirates reiterates POEA Advisory No. 16, Series of 2022 and other previous issuances which strongly encourage Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to deal only with licensed Philippine recruitment agencies when intending to work overseas or transfer to another county for employment. This is to ensure that they…
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: BEWARE OF ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT & HUMAN TRAFFICKING SCHEMES ONLINE
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Dubai and Northern Emirates received reports that certain individuals and entities, through social media posts, have been promising unemployed Overseas Filipinos based in Dubai jobs located outside the United Arab Emirates (cross-country). Recruited workers sometimes enter the country of employment illegally and are subjected…
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POLO Advisory No. 30-2022: Reiterating the Processes related to Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) through the New Online System (POPS-BaM)
It has come to the attention of POLO Dubai that some individuals are offering OEC related services, such as online registration, acquiring OEC exemption, etc., in exchange of payment. POLO Dubai reiterates that such individuals are not affiliated to POLO Dubai nor are they authorized to offer such services. Furthermore, may we remind everyone that…
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POLO Advisory No. 26-2022: Increase in the Deployment Age of Domestic Worker
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PAALALA: MAY APAT (4) PARAAN UPANG IPA-VERIFY ANG KONTRATA
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POLO Advisory No. 24-2022: Verification of Contract of Seafarers
Pursuant to the temporary authority given by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to POLO Dubai, the latter can now verify the employment contract of returning seafarers. Verified employment documents will then be submitted to the Balik-Manggagawa Processing Division (BMPD) for evaluation and issuance of OEC. Pending the review of the of the proposed Interim…
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POLO Dubai Advisory No. 14 – 2022: Reiteration of POEA Memorandum Circular No. 02, Series of 2019
POLO Dubai reiterates the following guidance related to documentary requirements when applying for BM-OEC and OWWA Membership: 1.OFWs who do not have existing record at POEA and those who have changed employers/company and/or worksite (country) are REQUIRED to have their contracts verified. Ang mga workers na walang record sa POEA / unang beses pa lamang…
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POEA ADVISORY NO. 149, SERIES OF 2021: TRAVELLING FILIPINOS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE ACCORDED WITH OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE (OEC)
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[UPDATED] FORM #67 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED, as of 2:08PM; 20 September 2023
FORM #67 SCHEDULE 18 to 20 September 2023: Form is available for access. Form will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 26 to 28 September 2023: Applicants will receive an email detailing the result of application. 3 to 4 October 2023 (TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY: Releasing…
