Please be advised that we are strictly implementing the "No Appointment, No Entry". For contract verification and OWWA Membership, we allow walk ins for those with confirmed flight tickets one (1) to three (3) working days before the flight from 11am (Mon-Thurs) and 10am to 11am (Fridays) only. Please be reminded to wear appropriate attire.

ANNOUNCEMENT
The Professional Regulation Commission will conduct Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE) for Various Professions for OFWs in ABU DHABI, UAE on 6, 7 and 8 JUNE, 2025.
For any queries and concerns of ABU DHABI, UAE applicants, kindly email it to:
[email protected]
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​SPLE 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT

Schedule of the conduct of Licensure Examination for Various Professions in Abu Dhabi , UAE.

SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE EXAMINATION (SPLE) ADVISORY
The Professional Regulation Commission informs all concerned examination applicants for the Tentative List of Examinees for the JUNE 2025 SPLE in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
See the link below for your reference: https://tinyurl.com/mryhaknv
For further concerns and queries, you may email us at
[email protected].

​Announcement for ABU DHABI SPLE Examinees
Schedule of Processing and Validation of Application and Issuance of Notice of Admission
June 2 : Professional Teachers and Nurses
June 3 : Architects Chemical Engineers Chemical Technicians Certified Plant Mechanics Geodetic Engineers Aeronautical Engineers Electronics Engineers Electronics Technicians Civil Engineers Master Plumbers Medical Technologists Radiologic Technologists X-Ray Technologists Certified Public Accountants Mechanical Engineers Social Workers Veterinarians Midwives Psychometricians Registered Electrical Engineers Registered Master Electricians Pharmacists Physical Therapists Real Estate Brokers
All Licensure Examination Applicants are required to secure a slot for appointment schedule through this link: https://tidycal.com/appointpoloauh/special-professional-licensure-examinations
Further, please be informed that during the scheduled processing of applications, ALL examinees are required to PERSONALLY bring the following documents for validation:
1. Original Application Form;
2. Original Documentary Requirements prescribed per Board; and
3. Valid Philippine Passport.
Failure to present and/or submit the same may cause the disapproval of application to take the Licensure Examination and non-issuance of Notice of Admission.
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Please get your FREE OFW Pass. Register at https://onlineservices.dmw.gov.ph and download the DMW Mobile App at Google Play Store (for Android) and App Store (for IOS).

Voters Information Campaign
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ATTENTION Filipino Overseas Voters!
The official enrollment link for Internet Voting for the 2025 Philippine National Elections overseas is NOW LIVE!
ENROLL NOW!
Enrollment is only until May 7, 2025.
Beware of fraudulent links! Only use the official website to enroll. Do NOT share personal details on unverified sites.
Quick Links: 
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Tandaan Kabayan, ang OWWA ay may iisa lamang na website, at ito ay ang owwa.gov.ph .

Returning to Philippines:
(Note: BM-OEC can be acquired only in the Philippines)

Contract Verification and Balik Manggagawa - Overseas Employment Certificates (BM-OEC) Issuance Matrix:
Worker Status
​(Description)
Is Contract Verification Required?
How to Obtain BM-OEC ? 
1. All POEA-processed workers who are vacationing to the Philippines for the first time
No
Acquire OEC Exemption
(Click Here to Register/Log-In)
2. All workers who are returning to same employer and job site including household service workers and have existing POPS-BM record
No
​Acquire OEC Exemption
(Click Here to Register/Log-In)
3. POEA-processed workers who are returing to same employer but to a different country.
Yes (click here for requirements and book an appointment)
Generate and print OEC Exemption if OEC details are 
ALREADY UPDATED after contract verification.
​ Otherwise, get appointment at your preferred DMW processing site in the Philippines. Bring the verified contract to get OEC.
(Click Here to Register/Log-In)
4. All workers who are newly-hired on-site (formerly tourist, family or student visa or third country recruitment but currently holds employment visa)
Yes (click here for requirements and book an appointment)
Get appointment at your preferred DMW processing site in the Philippines. Bring the verified contract to get OEC. ​
(Click Here to Register/Log-In)
5. All workers who changed employers on-site
Yes (click here for requirements and book an appointment)
Generate and print OEC Exemption if OEC details are 
ALREADY UPDATED after contract verification.
​ Otherwise, get appointment at your preferred DMW processing site in the Philippines. Bring the verified contract to get OEC.
(Click Here to Register/Log-In)
6. All workers with existing POPS-BM record but changed position on the visa details
Yes (click here for requirements and book an appointment)
​Generate and print OEC Exemption if OEC details are 
ALREADY UPDATED after contract verification.
​ Otherwise, get appointment at your preferred DMW processing site in the Philippines. Bring the verified contract to get OEC.
(Click Here to Register/Log-In)
7. ​All workers with existing POPS-BM record and working for the same company but company changed/ updated business name
Yes (click here for requirements and book an appointment)
Generate and print OEC Exemption if OEC details are 
ALREADY UPDATED after contract verification.
​ Otherwise, get appointment at your preferred DMW processing site in the Philippines. Bring the verified contract to get OEC.
(Click Here to Register/Log-In)
8. All workers with existing POPS-BM records and working for the same employer but changed single to married name or vice versa.
No
​Call OEC Hotline of MWO Abu Dhabi or DMW Office in the Philippines
9. All workers who already acquired OECs at the POPS-BM whose OECs recently expired while on vacation in the Philippines
No
Click Here to Log-in your POPS-BM account and get a new OEC Exemption
10. All workers who have Golden Visa AND have a valid Employment Contract
Yes (click here for requirements and book an appointment)
Generate and print OEC Exemption if OEC details are 
ALREADY UPDATED after contract verification.
​ Otherwise, get appointment at your preferred DMW processing site in the Philippines. Bring the verified contract to get OEC.
(Click Here to Register/Log-In)
Note:
  1. OWWA membership is valid for 2 years and may be renewed on or before the expiration date.
  2. An applicant for contract verification, OWWA membership and OEC must secure an appointment before coming to MWO (click here to see requirements and appointment page).
  3. Always bring a copy of your MWO-verified contract and/or your latest contract (even if not verified by MWO) with you when travelling to the Philippines just in case other government agencies require it.

Advisory/ Announcement

DMW ADVISORY NO. 20 SERIES OF 2023: DMW DIRECT HIRES PROCESSING
The public is hereby warned of proliferating Facebook chats/ groups intended for
Direct Hire applicants giving inaccurate and misleading advise/ information
​on process to secure exemptions.. see more 
DMW DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. 02 SERIES OF 2023:  
RENAMING OF OEC TO OFW PASS AND LIFTING OF FEES ON OFW PASS
​TO REHIRES OR BALIK MANGGAGAWA 
POEA ADVISORY NO. 76 SERIES OF 2021:
WARNING ON THIRD-COUNTRY HIRING SCHEME FOR DEPLOYMENT OF FILIPINO WORKERS
TO POLAND; HIRING THROUGH PHILIPPINE RECRUITMENT
AGENCIES ENCOURAGED
STARTING 30 JUNE 2021,  A NEW WEB-BASED PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATES (OECs) 
TO RETURNING OVERSEAS WORKERS/ BALIK-MANGGAGAWA (BMs),
SHALL BE LAUNCHED AND IMPLEMENTED. 

THE NEW SYSTEM SHALL BE OFFICIALLY KNOWN AS
​THE POEA ONLINE PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR BALIK MANGGAGAWA (POPS-BaM).

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