OEC Processing Part 3: Phase 2 Requirements to OEC Issuance

This blog is all about how I secured each of the Phase 2 requirements.

Since I was waiting for the POEA documents sent to Manila. I wasted no time in complying the requirements indicated in Phase 2. Still, you need to submit photocopies of each document.

The following are the essential documents I submitted to POEA:

1.       E-registration account- you need to print out the Worker’s Information Sheet where the registration number is located.

·         Make sure you are connected to the internet to complete this process

·         Log-in to http://onlineservices.poea.gov.ph

·         Click Register to create an account. Fill out the form correctly.

·         With your email address, they will be sending a temporary password so check that mail, get the given temporary password and go back to POEA website and Log-in

·         Input the temporary password so that you can change your own password for security.

·         Once directed to your homepage, upload your photo and passport by clicking Attach Profile Picture and Passport respectively.

·         Update your Personal Details, Beneficiaries, Education, in My Profile tab

·         You can also upload documents such as NBI, Police and Medical Certificates in PDF format in My Documents tab

·         After completing all the necessary fields and reviewing the information, go to My Resume. Click Print Resume (green button) located at the upper left of the page.

·         Ensure that all pages (2 pages if letter size) are complete

2.       Medical Certificate from a POEA-accredited medical clinic. POEA will provide a list of accredited clinics.

·         Fees may vary. In my case, I paid 2000 pesos for the whole package.

·         You will undergo several tests such as blood examination (CBC, blood typing, Hepatitis B Antigen and HIV screening), urinalysis, stool analysis, X-ray, Drug Test, Dental, Physical, Psychological, Audio and Visual examination.

·         The results depend on the turn-around time of the clinic

·         See to it that your Medical Certificate has a FIT TO WORK recommendation by the clinic’s physician

3.       PDOS certificate issued by OWWA

·         As I mentioned from the previous blog, I was scheduled on Thursday of that week. I went early to OWWA office for the registration. This was a whole-day seminar. I’ve learned so much about the topics presented by each speaker. They were all informative and their tips were useful for a first time OFW like me.  

·         The PDOS certificate are given after the seminar. The attendance is monitored so it is expected that you must be present in the morning and in the afternoon.

4.       Insurance Certificate

·         Better ask POEA which Insurance companies can cover the benefits provided under section 37-A or RA 8042

·         Present your passport and employment contract.

·         Prepare for your payment. I paid 1800 pesos.

·         The insurance certificate will be given to you right away.

5.       Fees

·         POEA - 100USD or Philippine Peso equivalent

·         OWWA – 1258 PHP

Hope this helps!