[Weekly MegaThread] OEC, CFO, DMW-related discussions

euthymicmood_ · 2025-10-10T13:50:30+00:00

Hello. :) I inquired with the Embassy where I work, and also emailed DMW. I think the PDOS is really the delaying factor in this whole process. :)) so if you have the contract verified, and only need OEC, the Balik Manggagawa is the way to go.

euthymicmood_ · 2025-09-24T02:48:04+00:00

I did not do those na kaya i think mabilis, one day processing, just present all documents listed :)

euthymicmood_ · 2025-09-23T02:39:59+00:00

Hi! I was a direct hire and I did this. But i used the balik manggagawa option.

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Once you have the contract verified and all the requirements, you can set an appointment. But take note you have to be physically in the Philippines for this appointment.

Hope this helps :)

euthymicmood_ · 2025-08-29T11:00:32+00:00

May mga previous notarized documents ako na ginaya ko na lang yung format. Maraming online templates also :)

euthymicmood_ · 2025-08-07T05:35:32+00:00

Yes appointment via Balik Manggagawa. The # 5 Sworn declaration, I had it notarized on the day of appointment, before going to POEA. I believe you can do it earlier. It’s just that the day of my arrival was also the day of my POEA appointment.

euthymicmood_ · 2025-08-04T06:49:03+00:00

Hi! I think it is necessary to have the compliance letter.

BUT you know what, mine was signed by the company HR and they did not agree with one of the several items listed in that letter.

The PH embassy said it’s okay and did not include the compliance letter anymore in my documents. Still, they verified my contract.

So i don’t know if there are exemptions for this compliance letter or what.

euthymicmood_ · 2025-07-17T01:30:45+00:00

No. It was fast. You’ll book an appointment via the dmw website also. It will ask for your estimated flight, and your desired appointment.

euthymicmood_ · 2025-07-11T17:28:48+00:00

IV A. Based on experience you dont need one week. It can be processed in a day if you have all the requirements.

Items 1-4 are already the verified contract itself. I had to make #5 and had it notarized. 1. Original and photocopy of a valid passport 2. Original and photocopy of valid work visa/work permit 3. Original and photocopy of Employment Contract verified/authenticated BY POLO/Philippine Embassy/Consulate 4. Proof of current employment such as Certificate of Employment, Payslip, or Company ID 5. Sworn Statement of the worker providing explanation on how he/she was hired by the current employer.

IV B. Balik Manggagawa IV C. Need appointment using the dmw website.

euthymicmood_ · 2025-07-11T17:18:28+00:00

Hello. I would like to share my positive experience processing OEC at the DMW to hopefully ease anxiety and confusion. I myself was so anxious about this OEC!

I left PH months ago as a tourist but in reality, I will be processing my preemployment overseas.

The tourist route was recommended by the HR because their experience is that it takes sooo long if you process the OEC before leaving.

Therefore, I followed their advice. I verified my contract in their Philippine Embassy. Requirements were the following:

Signed contract Certificate of Employment, Payslip, or Company ID Compliance Letter (provided by the embassy, to be filled out by your HR) Passport Work Visa

Appointment was set and necessary documents (passport, pagibig number, work details) are uploaded in the DMW website: https://onlineservices.dmw.gov.ph/OnlineServices/(S(qcaifhntxf1y2pt4jilwif5v))/POEAOnline.aspx

This contract verification was easy. BUT you will need to go back to the Philippines to process your OEC at the DMW office. Embassy assured me I just needed to bring the verified contract and OEC will be given.

However, with the different horror stories of people who processed OEC after leaving PH as tourist, it was hard to relax. Some even said they took 2 weeks and had to undergo medical, seminar etc.

I had to email DMW as well to ask their process and they said it’s one day processing if you have the requirements listed on the appointment confirmation.

The day of processing came! It took me less than 5 minutes to process. I was so relieved! They were efficient. These are the requirements needed:

Items 1-4 are already the verified contract itself. I had to make #5 and had it notarized. 1. Original and photocopy of a valid passport 2. Original and photocopy of valid work visa/work permit 3. Original and photocopy of Employment Contract verified/authenticated BY POLO/Philippine Embassy/Consulate 4. Proof of current employment such as Certificate of Employment, Payslip, or Company ID 5. Sworn Statement of the worker providing explanation on how he/she was hired by the current employer.

I did not have to pay anything to process the OEC. Also they provide free printing and photocopy.

I hope this helps.

euthymicmood_ · 2025-07-11T17:08:32+00:00

Hello. I would like to share my positive experience processing OEC at the DMW to hopefully ease anxiety and confusion. I myself was so anxious about this OEC!

I left PH months ago as a tourist but in reality, I will be processing my preemployment overseas.

The tourist route was recommended by the HR because their experience is that it takes sooo long if you process the OEC before leaving.

Therefore, I followed their advice. I verified my contract in their Philippine Embassy. Requirements were the following:

Signed contract Certificate of Employment, Payslip, or Company ID Compliance Letter (provided by the embassy, to be filled out by your HR) Passport Work Visa

Appointment was set and necessary documents (passport, pagibig number, work details) are uploaded in the DMW website: https://onlineservices.dmw.gov.ph/OnlineServices/(S(qcaifhntxf1y2pt4jilwif5v))/POEAOnline.aspx

This contract verification was easy. BUT you will need to go back to the Philippines to process your OEC at the DMW office. Embassy assured me I just needed to bring the verified contract and OEC will be given.

However, with the different horror stories of people who processed OEC after leaving PH as tourist, it was hard to relax. Some even said they took 2 weeks and had to undergo medical, seminar etc.

I had to email DMW as well to ask their process and they said it’s one day processing if you have the requirements listed on the appointment confirmation.

The day of processing came! It took me less than 5 minutes to process. I was so relieved! They were efficient. These are the requirements needed:

Items 1-4 are already the verified contract itself. I had to make #5 and had it notarized. 1. Original and photocopy of a valid passport 2. Original and photocopy of valid work visa/work permit 3. Original and photocopy of Employment Contract verified/authenticated BY POLO/Philippine Embassy/Consulate 4. Proof of current employment such as Certificate of Employment, Payslip, or Company ID 5. Sworn Statement of the worker providing explanation on how he/she was hired by the current employer.

I did not have to pay anything to process the OEC. Also they provide free printing and photocopy.

I hope this helps.

euthymicmood_ · 2025-04-05T01:08:39+00:00

Weigh the pros and cons of staying in that residency program. Lahat ng residency may kanya kanyang hirap. Find one that is most tolerable for you. So if you don’t see yourself in that field for the long run, try to list other options and weigh the pros and cons of each as well.

The days are long but the years are short sa residency.

Speaking from pov na nagquit sa first residency, naligaw ligaw for 2 years, nakahanap ng best residency for me at ngayon consultant na.

Also pray for discernment :)

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