{"id":3386,"date":"2024-02-21T15:43:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T15:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/?p=3386"},"modified":"2024-02-26T16:16:31","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T16:16:31","slug":"how-to-be-ofw-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/travel\/how-to-be-ofw-process\/","title":{"rendered":"How to be an OFW: A guide to the OFW process"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708446494898\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all want a better life for ourselves and our loved ones. For some Filipinos, attaining this dream entails going abroad either temporarily or for good.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708090803796\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be one of many thinking of taking this route. But do you know where the road begins?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708090832623\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get a better idea of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW process<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, its requirements, and its risks, read on.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What is an OFW?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1708443417563\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0004_what-is-an-OFW-copy.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"What is an OFW\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0004_what-is-an-OFW-copy.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0004_what-is-an-OFW-copy-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0004_what-is-an-OFW-copy-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708091203494\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW stands for overseas Filipino worker. This is a Pinoy who, by contract, may live and work abroad. The term OFW also includes our compatriots who have already become permanent residents of another country.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708091224828\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find OFWs all over the world, working in various fields, including construction, domestic work, healthcare, hospitality, and education.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708091259125\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One day, you will join their ranks too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Starting the OFW process<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1708443490896\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DMW.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Starting the OFW process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DMW.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DMW-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DMW-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708357826196\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you begin your OFW journey, you must first register with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmw.gov.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Department of Migrant Workers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (DMW). You can sign up online through the DMW\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlineservices.dmw.gov.ph\/OnlineServices\/(S(yxnltub0ra0jt24mbjyx3qui))\/POEAOnline.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online Services Portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708357875333\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have entered the site, look for the e-registration section and click \u201cLet\u2019s Go!\u201d Then, fill out the e-form, input your log-in details, and complete your OFW profile.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708357926682\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After completing these steps, you will receive a unique e-registration number, which you will need for your upcoming orientation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Attending the PEOS<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1708443557667\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0006_ATTENDING-PEOS-copy.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Illustration showing a PEOS training\" title=\"Attending the PEOS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0006_ATTENDING-PEOS-copy.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0006_ATTENDING-PEOS-copy-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0006_ATTENDING-PEOS-copy-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708358163076\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you have declared your intentions to become an OFW, you will need to attend a pre-employment orientation seminar (PEOS).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708530128867\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you will need to do is log in to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/peos.dmw.gov.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PEOS website <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and access your training modules using your e-registration number. Do not worry, registration is free.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 22px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What to expect<\/h4>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708358309534\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have accessed the PEOS website, the next step of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW process<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to go through each lesson in this training seminar.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708358320904\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed for professionals or those in the domestic field, the eight PEOS modules cover the following topics:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708358358300\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pricest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The first topic discusses life abroad, including, how to move around a new country, how to keep in touch with your family, how much you can expect to earn, and what skills you\u2019ll need to go far.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Job Search<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 You will learn where to find overseas jobs safely and legally. This module also talks about what documents you will need to have before you can leave the Philippines.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Forewarned, Forearmed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Illegal recruiters are always on the prowl, so this module teaches you how to spot these predators.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Price is Right<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 You will learn about all the government and agency fees an OFW needs to pay before they fly out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seal the Deal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 You will learn about the features of a proper overseas employment contract.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Country Information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 This module orients a prospective OFW about the country they are hoping to enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Healthy and Safe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 You will learn about the risks that come with being an OFW and how to keep safe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>DMW Cares<\/b> \u2013 Find out how you can stay connected with the DMW and its offices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Getting recruited<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1708443630939\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0003_RECRUITER-copy.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Getting recruited\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0003_RECRUITER-copy.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0003_RECRUITER-copy-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0003_RECRUITER-copy-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708359145348\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two ways of finding a job in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW process<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708359165981\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying through the DMW <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pegpbinaction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">government placement branch<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying through a DMW-licensed recruitment agency<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 22px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Applying through the DMW government placement branch<\/h4>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708359203716\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through this process, the government recruits you in-house and matches you with openings in countries that have signed agreements with the Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708359221848\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, Germany needed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmw.gov.ph\/resources\/poea\/government-placement-vacancies\/220013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">600 nurses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Philippines in 2022. Those who met the country\u2019s qualifications and were interested in applying could register through the DMW\u2019s official website or their online services portal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708359235380\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful applicants were able to secure their documentation and airline tickets at their employers\u2019 expense. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 22px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Applying through a DMW-licensed recruitment agency<\/h4>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708359359044\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When working with a recruitment agency, always look for their DMW-issued license. You can also double-check an agency\u2019s legitimacy, by checking the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmw.gov.ph\/licensed-recruitment-agencies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DMW\u2019s online database on license statuses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which the department updates every two hours.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708359383547\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, choose the type of agency that specialises in the field of overseas work you would like to enter. There are two types of recruitment agencies, namely:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708359399877\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Land-based agencies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 These help you find work on foreign soil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manning agencies<\/b> \u2013 These assist seafarers who aim to board ships or are looking for work in other maritime-related fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708359428745\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whichever you choose, make sure the agency can:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708359440509\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help you weigh your options by showing you what jobs are available for you<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Match you with the right job that fits your skills and experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carefully and accurately process your documents so can legally enter and work in a new country<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708359480274\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And always be on alert for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rappler.com\/nation\/overseas-filipinos\/consultancy-firms-fixing-work-visas-sign-illegal-recruitment-dmw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">signs of illegal recruitment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >OFW process precautions: signs you\u2019re working with an illegal recruiter<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1708446282567\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0007_EVIL-RECRUITER-copy.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"An illustration of an illegal recruiter\" title=\"OFW process precaution\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0007_EVIL-RECRUITER-copy.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0007_EVIL-RECRUITER-copy-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0007_EVIL-RECRUITER-copy-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708361636461\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their offers may sound enticing, but the consequences of engaging with illegal recruiters can be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rappler.com\/newsbreak\/investigative\/overseas-filipino-workers-harassed-loans-forced-jobs-abroad-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expensive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or, worse, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/the-nation\/2023\/09\/03\/543215\/immigration-chief-warns-ofws-against-third-country-recruitment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dangerous<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708361658218\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some examples of dodgy situations to keep in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708530169414\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot find the agency in the DMW database.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are working with a travel agency or training centre, not a manning or land-based recruitment agency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The agency asks you to pay a placement fee even before you sign a work contract.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The agency does not issue official receipts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The agency can only help you with a tourist visa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The agency is asking you to pay <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pids.gov.ph\/details\/news\/in-the-news\/bloodsuckers-preying-on-aspiring-ofws-make-a-killing-on-placement-fees-illegal-loans#:~:text=As%20stated%20in%20the%20guidelines,in%20the%20POEA%2Dapproved%20contract.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more than one month\u2019s salary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a placement fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The agency is asking you to pay a placement fee to work in a country that bans this practice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Someone approaches you and says they can speed up your job application if you pay for their services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Someone claiming to be an agency\u2019s representative cannot show you a job posting for the work they are arranging for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The so-called representative asks you to pass your documents or conduct transactions outside their office.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You call the agency looking for that representative, but they say no one with that name works there.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708361711557\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are in doubt at any time during the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW process<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, always consult with the DMW or contact the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owwa.gov.ph\/?page_id=1318\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overseas Workers Welfare Administration\u2019s (OWWA) 24\/7 hotline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Working abroad: completing the OFW process<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1708446367306\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure 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class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have approached the DMW or found a duly accredited agency, these are the steps you will encounter in your journey as an OFW:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >1. Processing your documents<\/h5>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708364563708\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you visit the DMW or the agency, they will ask you to prepare the following documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2&#215;2 photos<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid passport<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high school or college diploma<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your transcript of records<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your curriculum vitae or resum\u00e9<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A contract of employment from your previous jobs, if applicable<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your marriage contract, if applicable<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any professional certifications or licenses required by your employer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >2. The screening process<\/h5>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708364488381\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this stage of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW process<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will undergo interviews to see if you are the right fit for the job.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >3. The medical exam<\/h5>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708364596784\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you pass the screening, you will undergo a health check to ensure you are fit to work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >4. Contract signing<\/h5>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708364650219\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you seal the deal with your employer, read and understand your contract so you know your rights and responsibilities as an OFW. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >5. Payments<\/h5>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708364693089\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure you have paid the correct placement and government fees, including your mandatory <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/finance\/saving-with-sss-peso-funds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/finance\/pag-ibig-kabayan-remit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pag-IBIG<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/finance\/philhealth-kabayan-remit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PhilHealth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contributions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >6. PDOS<\/h5>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708364740921\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The required <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owwa.gov.ph\/?page_id=4136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or PDOS prepares OFWs for life abroad by teaching them about the laws and customs of the countries where they will reside. Whether you choose to attend an online or in-person PDOS, remember this is your chance to ask any questions about your host country before you fly out.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >7. Getting Your OEC or OFW Pass<\/h5>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708364890589\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You will need either document before your departure. This is how the two differ:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>OEC <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Valid for 60 days, the Overseas Employment Certificate exempts OFWs from paying travel tax and airport terminal fees. You must visit the DMW in person and pay a \u20b1100 processing fee to retrieve this document.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>OFW Pass <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Lasting throughout an OFW&#8217;s employment contract, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmw.gov.ph\/ofwpass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW Pass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a free alternative to the OEC and is available for download through the DMW app. Currently, it is only available for OFWs going to the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Qatar, Oman, and Taiwan.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >8. Departure<\/h5>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708364843722\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your bags packed and your documents in order, it is time to head to the airport. After you have checked in and visited the terminal fee counter, show your OEC or OFW Pass at the Bureau of Immigration (BI) desk and secure your clearance to depart the Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Sending money to the Philippines<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1708446416501\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0000_send-money.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Send money to the Philippines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0000_send-money.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0000_send-money-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HOW-TO-BE-THE-OFW_0000_send-money-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708362439846\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW process<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is long and arduous; but with the right people and government agencies, you can land the right job in your target destination.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708362452343\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And while you are hard at work, keep your funds safe from online threats by using a secure money transfer app like Kabayan Remit. With our bank-level security features, you can be sure that your precious savings reach your loved ones in the Philippines. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708362473048\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.kabayanremit.com\/clients\/sign-up\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free account<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708362493512\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more, you can also talk to our 24\/7 bilingual support team <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/customer-support\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all want a better life for ourselves and our loved ones. 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