PH government plans to replace Overseas Employment Certificate with OFW pass

In an interview with SBS Filipino, Oscar David, Officer-in-Charge of the Migrant Workers Office in Canberra, outlined the process for applying for the OEC or Overseas Employment Certificate.

The Philippine Government plans to replace the Overseas Employment Certificate with an OFW pass for a streamlined application process. Credit: Envato / Thananit_S

Key Points

• The Migrant Workers Office in Canberra replaced the POLO or Philippine Overseas Labor Office.
• One of the responsibilities of the MWO is processing applications for the OEC or Overseas Employment Certificate.
• The OEC or Overseas Employment Certificate is the exit clearance for OFWs in the Philippines.
• The government plans to replace the OEC or Overseas Employment Certificate with an OFW pass, allowing applications to be made through a mobile phone app.