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• POLO Advisory No. 17 – 2022: Suspension of POLO Dubai Operation on 16 May 2022 (Monday) Due to the Passing of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan14/05/2022
  Consistent with the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, POLO Dubai will be closed to the public on 16 May 2022, Monday, as it joins the UAE in mourning the demise of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. POLO Dubai will resume its operation on 17 May 2022, Tuesday. For POLO OWWA Clients, we continue reading : POLO Advisory No. 17 – 2022: Suspension of POLO Dubai Operation on 16 May 2022 (Monday) Due to the Passing of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
• POLO Advisory No. 16-2022: Clients with Guaranteed Entry08/05/2022
  POLO Dubai reiterates that the following clients are GUARANTEED ENTRY to POLO Dubai: OFWs with Approved Appointment are guaranteed entry on the day of their appointment. OFWs with confirmed flight schedule the following day (considered emergency cases). For flight schedules falling on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, they shall be accommodated on Friday. If the day continue reading : POLO Advisory No. 16-2022: Clients with Guaranteed Entry
• POLO Dubai Advisory No. 15-2022: POLO Services Unavailable on 09 May 2022 (Monday)05/05/2022
  Consistent with the announcement of the Consulate General of the Philippines in Dubai and Northern Emirates, POLO Dubai Services will be unavailable on 09 May 2022 (MONDAY) to give way to the last day of Overseas Absentee Voting (07:00a.m. to 03:00p.m.). For OFWs with existing appointment for POLO Services on 9 May 2022, POLO Dubai continue reading : POLO Dubai Advisory No. 15-2022: POLO Services Unavailable on 09 May 2022 (Monday)
• POLO Dubai Advisory No. 15-2022: Extended Service Hours on 6 May 2022 (FRIDAY)04/05/2022
  Following the strict implementation of appointment system for POLO Dubai Services and in consideration of OFWs with confirmed flights on 7-10 May 2022 (Saturday to Tuesday), POLO Dubai will accommodate the following on 6 May 2022 (FRIDAY): Clients with confirmed appointment for 6 May 2022. Please observe the time/schedule allotted for you. (From 07:30AM to continue reading : POLO Dubai Advisory No. 15-2022: Extended Service Hours on 6 May 2022 (FRIDAY)
• GUIDE: PAANO MALALAMAN KUNG KAILANGAN NG CONTRACT VERIFICATION?03/05/2022
  PAANO MALALAMAN KUNG KAILANGAN KO BA ANG CONTRACT VERIFICATION? KAILANGAN BA ITO PARA MAG-APPLY/MAG-RENEW NG OWWA MEMBERSHIP? KAILANGAN BA ITO SA PAGKUHA NG BALIK-MANGGAGAWA OEC? Basahin ang kumpletong inpormasyon dito: PAANO MAG-SET NG APPOINTMENT: https://www.polodubaiportal.org/polo-advisory-no-13-2022-strict-implementation-of-appointment-system-for-polo-services-effective-4-may-2022-wednesday/ GUIDE SA PAGKUHA NG APPOINTMENT: https://www.polodubaiportal.org/polo-advisory-no-13a-2022-individual-contract-verification-owwa-membership-appointment-guide/ KARAGDAGANG INPORMASYON UKOL SA POLO APPOINTMENT: https://www.polodubaiportal.org/polo-dubai-advisory-no-13b-2022-additional-information-on-securing-an-appointment-for-polo-services/ ANO ANG MGA REQUIREMENTS? – https://www.polodubaiportal.org/contract-verification/
• POLO Dubai Advisory No. 14 – 2022: Reiteration of POEA Memorandum Circular No. 02, Series of 201903/05/2022
  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
• POLO Dubai Advisory No. 13B-2022: Additional Information on Securing an Appointment for POLO Services03/05/2022
  POLO Dubai is hereby reiterating the following to the public: 1.POLO verified contracts and OECs are not required when going home to the Philippines. Those are required when the OFW is returning to his/her jobsite (in this case, the UAE). Pinapaalala po na ang POLO verified contract at OEC ay hindi hinahanap sa departure ng continue reading : POLO Dubai Advisory No. 13B-2022: Additional Information on Securing an Appointment for POLO Services
• 2022 LABOR DAY MESSAGE OF DOLE SECRETARY SILVESTRE H. BELLO III01/05/2022
• POLO Advisory No. 13A – 2022: INDIVIDUAL CONTRACT VERIFICATION & OWWA MEMBERSHIP APPOINTMENT GUIDE29/04/2022
    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRACT VERIFICATION & OWWA MEMBERSHIP APPOINTMENTS Website: http://www.polodubaiportal.org/schedule-an-appointment/ Appointment link: https://bit.ly/3vs131H 1. A client only needs one (1) appointment to avail both Contract Verification and OWWA Membership provided that, they present the complete set of requirements. Isang (1) appointment lang ang kailangan upang makapag-apply ng Contract Verification at continue reading : POLO Advisory No. 13A – 2022: INDIVIDUAL CONTRACT VERIFICATION & OWWA MEMBERSHIP APPOINTMENT GUIDE
• POLO Advisory No. 13 – 2022: STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF APPOINTMENT SYSTEM FOR POLO SERVICES EFFECTIVE 4 MAY 2022 (WEDNESDAY)29/04/2022
  The public is hereby notified that POLO Dubai will be CLOSED and POLO services will be unavailable on 02 to 03 May 2022 (Monday and Tuesday) in observance of the Eid Al Fitr holidays. POLO DUBAI OPERATIONS WILL RESUME ON 04 MAY 2022 (WEDNESDAY). Effective 04 MAY 2022, AN APPOINTMENT IS STRICTLY REQUIRED TO AVAIL continue reading : POLO Advisory No. 13 – 2022: STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF APPOINTMENT SYSTEM FOR POLO SERVICES EFFECTIVE 4 MAY 2022 (WEDNESDAY)
• POLO Dubai Advisory on the Observance of Eid Al Fitr Holidays28/04/2022
  In the observance of Eid Al Fitr holidays, POLO Dubai will be CLOSED on 02 to 03 May 2022 (Monday to Tuesday). The Embassy will remain open for Filipino nationals who will come to vote for the 2022 National Elections. Please read the full advisory from the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines. For continue reading : POLO Dubai Advisory on the Observance of Eid Al Fitr Holidays
• POLO ADVISORY NO. 12-2022: SPECIAL POLO SERVICES ON 30 APRIL 202225/04/2022
  Currently, POLO Dubai has been accommodating clients with existing appointments and those with confirmed tickets, provided it is one (1) week before their flights. DATE Confirmed Tickets Must Be Dated: 25 April (Monday) 2 May 2022 26 April (Tuesday) 3 May 2022 27 April (Wednesday) 4 May 2022 28 April (Thursday) 5 May 2022 29 continue reading : POLO ADVISORY NO. 12-2022: SPECIAL POLO SERVICES ON 30 APRIL 2022
• POLO Advisory No. 11-2022: OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAYS IN APRIL 202205/04/2022
  Consistent with the Announcement of the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 1236, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Dubai will be closed to the public on 14 and 15 April 2022 in observance of the Philippine public holidays. Read the full advisory below.
• POLO Advisory No. 10-2022: CUT-OFF SCHEDULE FOR CLIENTS DURING RAMADAN 202229/03/2022
  In observance of UAE’s shortened work schedule during this year’s Ramadan season (02 April to 01 May 2022), the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Dubai shall observe cut-off time in accepting applicants from 04 April to 29 April 2022. POLO Dubai Gates will open starting at 7:30AM and will immediately be closed by the cut-off continue reading : POLO Advisory No. 10-2022: CUT-OFF SCHEDULE FOR CLIENTS DURING RAMADAN 2022
• POLO Advisory No. 9 – 2022: POEA Reiteration of Warning on Third-Country Recruitment Schemes for Deployment of Filipino Workers in Poland02/03/2022
  POLO Dubai reiterates that immigration and visa consultancy firms, whether in the Philippines or overseas, are not authorized to recruit Filipinos for employment abroad. It also reminds the public to deal only with licensed Philippine recruitment agencies with valid POEA-approved job orders for Poland or to any other country.  Read the advisory below for more continue reading : POLO Advisory No. 9 – 2022: POEA Reiteration of Warning on Third-Country Recruitment Schemes for Deployment of Filipino Workers in Poland
• 2022 MARILAG AWARDS & WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATION: PARANGAL AT PAGKILALA SA MGA NATATANGING KABABAIHANG MIGRANTENG MANGGAGAWA27/02/2022
  Submission of nominees for the 2022 is now open. Women Leaders in Migrant Communities, Entrepreneurs, and Front Liners  working in Dubai and Northern Emirates, United Arab Emirates may submit a nomination. Each nomination must be submitted on a separate form per category: WOMEN LEADERS IN MIGRANT COMMUNITIES; WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS and WOMEN FRONT LINERS. Incomplete forms continue reading : 2022 MARILAG AWARDS & WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATION: PARANGAL AT PAGKILALA SA MGA NATATANGING KABABAIHANG MIGRANTENG MANGGAGAWA
• POLO Advisory No. 8 – 2022: ADOPTION OF SIX WORK MODELS AND 12 WORK PERMITS18/02/2022
  In line with the Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 (UAE New Labor law) which repealed  Federal Law No. 8 of 1980, UAE has adopted six(6) types of work models and twelve (12) work permits under the contractual employment relationships are established. The new law abolished the unlimited types of contracts and recognizes limited continue reading : POLO Advisory No. 8 – 2022: ADOPTION OF SIX WORK MODELS AND 12 WORK PERMITS
• INVITATION TO THE PUBLIC: PHILIPPINES NATIONAL DAY AT EXPO 2020, 11 FEBRUARY 202202/02/2022
  Celebrate with us in the grandest presentation of music, song, and dance during the Philippines National Day at Philippines Expo 2020 Dubai! Ang pagdiriwang na ito ay para sa bawa’t Pilipino. VIP ka dito! Magkita-kita tayo! 11 February 2022 | 7:00-8:30 PM Jubilee Park, Expo 2020 Dubai
• POLO Advisory No. 7 – 2022: NEW SCHEDULE FOR POLO VERIFICATION SERVICES31/01/2022
  Effective 14 February 2022 (Monday) POLO services for Inquiries, Submission of application, and Releasing of Verified Documents for ACCREDITATION / JOB ORDER and DIRECT HIRE / RE-HIRE applicants shall be limited to MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYs only. This does not apply to POEA Accredited Tadbeer Centers. Please read the full advisory below for complete details.
• POLO ADVISORY: OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAYS IN FEBRUARY 202231/01/2022
  Following the Announcements issued by the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and in accordance to Presidential Decree No. 1236, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Dubai shall be closed to the public on 1 February 2022 (Tuesday) and on 25 February 2022 (Friday). Kindly read the Advisory below continue reading : POLO ADVISORY: OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAYS IN FEBRUARY 2022
• POLO Advisory: UPDATED PROTOCOLS FOR ARRIVING PASSENGERS IN THE PHILIPPINES EFFECTIVE 01 FEBRUARY 202228/01/2022
• POLO ADVISORY: Appointment for Contract Verification for those Applying for Affidavit of Support and Guarantee27/01/2022
• ADVISORY FOR TRANSIT PASSENGERS FROM INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA TO THE PHILIPPINES27/01/2022
  The Embassy of the Philippines in the Republic of Korea published an advisory that passengers, either departing or in transit, from Incheon International Airport in South Korea en route to the Philippines must have a negative RT-PCR tests falling within the 48 hours test validity for onward travel to the Philippines. More importantly, there is continue reading : ADVISORY FOR TRANSIT PASSENGERS FROM INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA TO THE PHILIPPINES
• ADVISORY: GUIDELINES FOR TADBEER CENTERS’ APPLICATIONS13/01/2022
  For MOHRE approved Tadbeer Centers for Dubai and Northern Emirates, kindly refer to the POLO Dubai Advisory below on the updated processing guidelines. These will be strictly observed beginning 17 January 2022 (Monday). For guidance.
• POLO DUBAI ISSUES WARNING ON FAKE JOBS AND SERVICES ON SOCIAL MEDIA05/01/2022
  The Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Dubai and the Northern Emirates (POLO Dubai), United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a warning on fake job advertisements on social media. Applicants for overseas jobs should be wary of “employment opportunities” and Job Order/Manpower requests advertised in Facebook and other social media platforms, especially those using the name of continue reading : POLO DUBAI ISSUES WARNING ON FAKE JOBS AND SERVICES ON SOCIAL MEDIA
• POLO ADVISORY: NEW WORKWEEK SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 202221/12/2021
  Following the Joint Advisory of the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai relative to the adoption of the four and a half workweek by the Government of the United Arab Emirates, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office shall observe the following official business hours beginning 3 January 2022: Mondays to continue reading : POLO ADVISORY: NEW WORKWEEK SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2022
• POLO ADVISORY: PROTOCOLS FOR RETURNING FILIPINOS (AS OF 20 DECEMBER 2021)20/12/2021
  For returning Filipinos, kindly be advised of the latest protocols from the IATF. Kindly read the POLO Advisory attached herewith, for guidance.
• OBSERVANCE OF PHILIPPINE AND UAE HOLIDAYS IN DECEMBER29/11/2021
  Please be guided that the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Dubai and Northern Emirates, UAE will be CLOSED on the following upcoming holidays in observance of the following Philippine/UAE legal public holidays: 30 November 2020 (TUESDAY) – Bonifacio Day 01 December 2021 (WEDNESDAY) – Martyr’s Commemoration Day 02 December 2021 (THURSDAY) – UAE National Day continue reading : OBSERVANCE OF PHILIPPINE AND UAE HOLIDAYS IN DECEMBER
• POEA ADVISORY NO. 149, SERIES OF 2021: TRAVELLING FILIPINOS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE ACCORDED WITH OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE (OEC)21/11/2021
• IATF RESOLUTION NO. 148-A, SERIES OF 202116/11/2021
• POLO ADVISORY NO. 05-2021: SUBMISSION OF CORRECT REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACT VERIFICATION OF DOMESTIC WORKERS HIRED THROUGH TADBEER CENTER14/11/2021
• NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAYS IN NOVEMBER 202131/10/2021