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(Updated) Notice: FORM #42 IS NOW CLOSED
TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 27 to 29 March 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. 4 to 6 April 2023: Applicants will receive an email detailing the result of application. 11 to 12 April 2023: Releasing of approved and verified continue reading : (Updated) Notice: FORM #42 IS NOW CLOSED
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MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 11, Series of 2023: Observance of Philippine Holidays (April 2023)
Consistent with the announcement of the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE and pursuant to Proclamation No. 90, s. 2022 of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the public is hereby informed that the Migrant Workers Office – Dubai will be closed on the following dates in observance of the Philippine public holidays: 06 April 2023 continue reading : MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 11, Series of 2023: Observance of Philippine Holidays (April 2023)
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MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 10, Series of 2023: Service Hours during the Holy Month of Ramadan
Following the announcement of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the public is advised that the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) Dubai will observe the following service hours during the holy month of Ramadan, beginning 23 March 2023 until the last day of Ramadan: Cut-off on entry: 11:00AM Cut-off on continue reading : MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 10, Series of 2023: Service Hours during the Holy Month of Ramadan
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MWO-DUBAI ADVISORY NO. 9, Series of 2023: Schedule of MWO Services During the Holy Week
In view of the upcoming observance of Holy Week and Araw ng Kagitingan on 6-10 April 2023, the public is advised of the following schedule of MWO services: WHO WHEN TO VISIT A. For OFWs with confirmed flight schedule on April 1, 2, & 3, who require Contract Verification service: Visit MWO Dubai on March continue reading : MWO-DUBAI ADVISORY NO. 9, Series of 2023: Schedule of MWO Services During the Holy Week
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KEY POLICYMAKERS ON OVERSEAS WORKERS AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS VISIT AND HOLD CONSULTATION WITH THE PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR TO THE UAE AND MWO-DUBAI
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MWO-DUBAI FACILITATES CONDUCT OF FIRE SAFETY & FIRST AID TRAINING DURING FIRE PREVENTION MONTH AND IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S MONTH 2023
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MWO-DUBAI ADVISORY NO. 8, SERIES OF 2023: Consular Mission for Filipinos Based in Dubai and Northern Emirates
The public is advised that the Migrant Workers Office -Dubai, together with the Consulate General of the Philippines in Dubai and Northern Emirates, will conduct a CONSULAR MISSION FOR FILIPINOS BASED IN DUBAI & NORTHERN EMIRATES on Saturday, 11 March 2023, from 8:00AM to 12:00NN at the Philippine Consulate General, Al Qusais 3. For the following CONSULAR continue reading : MWO-DUBAI ADVISORY NO. 8, SERIES OF 2023: Consular Mission for Filipinos Based in Dubai and Northern Emirates
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MWO- Dubai conducts first special consular service in 2023
In cooperation with the Filipino Club Ras Al Khaimah, a progressive Filipino Community in the United Arab Emirates, the Migrant Workers Office – Dubai & Northern Emirates (formerly known as POLO-Dubai) starts its series of special consular services for 2023 serving Ras Al Khaimah-based Overseas Filipino Workers on 25 February 2023, Saturday. A total of continue reading : MWO- Dubai conducts first special consular service in 2023
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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 continue reading : MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 7, Series of 2023: Legitimate Freelance Visa in the UAE
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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: continue reading : News Article from Khaleej Times, 28 January 2023: “Illegal UAE ‘freelance’ visas, salary discrepancies: Why Philippine gov’t is adding requirements for contract verification”
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MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 5, Series of 2023: Clarification on the New Checklist of Requirements for Individual Contract Verification
MWO Dubai issued a clarification on the new checklist of requirements for individual contract verification to counter misinterpretations and misleading information. Workers are encouraged to read and understand the requirements and other issuances instead of resorting to fabrication and spreading false information. The public is advised to refrain from propagating malicious and misleading rumours which cause public stir, confusion, and wrong information. Read the official advisory here.
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MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 4, Series of 2023: Professional Regulation Commission’s (PRC) Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE)
The public is hereby informed that the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) will conduct a Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE) in the Middle East and Singapore on 22, 23, 24 April 2023. Dubai, United Arab Emirates is included in the list of testing centers and licensure examinations. Based on the Announcement by the PRC, the applicants continue reading : MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 4, Series of 2023: Professional Regulation Commission’s (PRC) Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE)
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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 continue reading : 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
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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 continue reading : MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 3, Series of 2023: Warning on Third-Country Recruitment and Cross-Country Employment Practices
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MWO-DUBAI ADVISORY NO. 2, SERIES OF 2023: Updated List of Documentary Requirements for Job Orders, Direct Hires, and Rehires
Pursuant to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration Memorandum Circular No. 16, Series of 2022, please be informed of the new documentary requirements for the submission of application for the following transactions: The list of requirements will take effect on 01 February 2023. The checklists can be downloaded in the MWO-Dubai website. Please read below the official continue reading : MWO-DUBAI ADVISORY NO. 2, SERIES OF 2023: Updated List of Documentary Requirements for Job Orders, Direct Hires, and Rehires
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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 continue reading : IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: BEWARE OF ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT & HUMAN TRAFFICKING SCHEMES ONLINE
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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 continue reading : POLO Advisory No. 30-2022: Reiterating the Processes related to Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) through the New Online System (POPS-BaM)
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POLO Advisory No. 28-2022: Non-Requirement of Employment Contract Verification for Workers with OEC Exemption
Pertinent to POEA Memorandum Circular No. 24, Series of 2021 or the Consolidated Guidelines in the Processing and Issuance of Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs) for Returning Workers (Balik-Manggagawa), may we reiterate that returning workers (both skilled and domestic workers) who are going back to the same employer and jobsite, and have successfully acquired an OEC exemption continue reading : POLO Advisory No. 28-2022: Non-Requirement of Employment Contract Verification for Workers with OEC Exemption
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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 continue reading : POLO Advisory No. 24-2022: Verification of Contract of Seafarers
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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 continue reading : POLO Dubai Advisory No. 14 – 2022: Reiteration of POEA Memorandum Circular No. 02, Series of 2019
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POEA ADVISORY NO. 149, SERIES OF 2021: TRAVELLING FILIPINOS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE ACCORDED WITH OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE (OEC)
