DOLE: POLO validation needed for fully vaccinated returning OFWs

Returning Overseas Filipino Workers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will need to have their vaccination card or certificate validated by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office.

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III announced the directive on Tuesday in compliance with the Inter-Agency Task Force Resolution No. 123-C.

The Department of Labor and Employment established an online portal (https://www.onehealthpass.com.ph/e-HDC/) where returning OFWs need to upload their proof of vaccination, valid passport or travel document, and verified employment contract which will be verified by the POLO in their host country.

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration chief Hans Leo Cacdac said the Bureau of Quarantine will issue the POLO-verified certification of full vaccination to the returning OFWs upon their arrival in the Philippines.

“The Bureau of Quarantine will issue the certification upon arrival to the OFW, which will entitle the OFW to a seven-day quarantine stay,” Cacdac told CNN Philippines’ Newsroom Ngayon on Tuesday.

When the returning fully vaccinated OFWs travel to their home provinces after completing their seven-day quarantine, Cacdac said the negative swab test result conducted on the fifth day of quarantine will suffice if local officials require such proof.

The IATF said in its Resolution No. 123-C that travelers who have been fully vaccinated overseas against COVID-19 shall undergo shorter quarantine period.

Those who have completed their COVID-19 vaccination abroad and have stayed exclusively within the 57 “green” countries or low-risk ones 14 days prior to their arrival will be subject to a seven-day facility-based quarantine. Passengers must undergo RT-PCR testing on their fifth day under quarantine in an accredited facility, the task force added.

The DOLE Department Order No. 226 also identifies a fully vaccinated OFW as “individuals who received more than or equal to two weeks after having received the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine in 2-dose series; or more than or equal to two weeks after having received a single-dose vaccine.” – CNN

8 Comments

  1. Jonathan Mahayag

    Good Day!
    Today is April 18th of 2022, I will be going back home for vacation on July 6th. I was so excited perhaps that I tried to arranged my documents such as contract verification and owwa membership renewal in advance. I already paid everything, and so I tried to update my balik mangagawa account and since i will be coming back to the same employer I tried to update my account and tried to check if i will be indeed exempted for an oec. However, upon updating everything I accidentally filled up all the necessary questions until finally i was able to complete and generated an oec exemption. it is way too early to have secured oec at this time and oec have only 60 days validity. Can I still secure another oec on July?

    Reply
  2. Gerlyn R. Cardinas

    Good day po, hihingi po sana ako ng tulong po. Ganito pa kasi ang nangyari: Bago lang po akong OFW, mahigit isang buwan pa lang po. Nagpaalam po talaga ako ng maayos sa employer ko na bumalik ng agency kasi hindi ko po kaya ang mga rules nila sa bahay po,pinaglilinis po ako ng labas ng bintana na napakataas po na kung madedisgrasya ay patay talaga ang bagsak ko po, yung amo kung babae hindi marunong makontento sa trabaho ko po kahit ginawa ko na po ang lahat kaya nag.desisyon nlang po akong bumalik ng agency,sumang-ayon naman po yung employer ko po ang sabi sa akin ibabalik daw po nila ako sa agency.. nung gabi pagkatapos ko po sinabi sa kanila na balik ako ng agency ay kinulong po nula ako sa isang kwarto na hindi ko alam kung bakit, ang sabi pa ay maghihintay po ako sa resulta ng PCR kasi pina.PCR po nila ako kasi daw po hindi po daw ako tatanggapin ng bago kung employer kung walang PCR. Hindi ako pinakain kasi daw po ginawa ko daw po yun sa sarili ko po kaya daw dapat ko daw maranasan na magutom. Kinuha po nila yung cellphone ko po.Marami pong sinumbat sa akin ang amo kung babae.. kinabukasan ko po pinakuha niya na po ako sa driver nila, ang akala ko po ay dadalhun na nila ako sa agency pero laking gulat ko na lang po na hinatid na nila ako sa airport. Hindi ako maka.contact sa agency ko po kasi wala nga po akong cellphone dahil kinuha po nila.. Gustong gusto ko po sanang tumawag sa agency ko po dahil hindi ko po gustong umuwi ng pilipinas.. Ano po ba ang dapat kung gawin para naman mabigyan ng justice yung pagka.uwi ko ng pilipinas ng wala sa oras po.. Sana po ay matulungan nyo po ako.. Salamat po

    Reply
    1. Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Author

      Saang banda ka ba? Kung sa Saudi ka please contact below details.

      The current Social Services Attache assigned in Riyadh is Ms. Teresita L. Valentino.
      EMAIL : [email protected]
      [email protected]
      EMAIL : [email protected]
      DSWD Hotline: +966 557 791 428

      ASSISTANCE TO NATIONALS SECTION (POLICE CASES, DETENTION, REMAINS, AND OTHER NON-LABOR CASES)
      HOTLINE
      056-989-3301 or 059-298-8747
      011 – 480-1918 (8:00AM – 5:00PM)
      011 – 482-3559 (5:00PM – 8:00AM)

      Emails:

      [email protected] – (Pagpapauwi sa Pilipinas ng mga undocumented OFWs),
      [email protected] – (Pagpapauwi sa Pilipinas ng mga undocumented OFWs na mayroong medical condition),
      [email protected] – (Mayroong police o criminal case),
      [email protected] – (Pagpapauwi sa Pilipinas o pagpapalibing ng mga labi ng namatay na OFW),
      [email protected] – (Pagpapadala o remittance sa Pilipinas ng end-of-service benefits (ESB) na naigawad na ng employer),
      [email protected] – (Blood Money Claims (BMC)

      Reply
  3. Donna Beth Rodecillas Vecino

    i dont received an email.anf i f i will again to registered.. they rply.. that i have registered alreadY my OEC.. or balik manggagawa…
    kindly help to asses this kind of concern.. thank you…

    Reply
  4. Ian

    Hello po ma’am/sir,
    Good day.

    I was hired under direct hire in Singapore.
    I have submitted my documents online last May 30.

    I would like to ask if there’s any way and if possible po to come down to your office to expedite my application for appointment?

    My employer is asking me to come Singapore as soon as possible sana as they lack teachers po ngayon.

    Salamat po, sana matugunan ang inquiry ko.

    Reply
    1. Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Author

      For inquiries please call the DMW hotline
      8-722-1144
      8-722-1155

      Reply
  5. Anna Liza Landicho

    Good day ask kolng saan po kaya ang orientation sa monday june 20,22 nk post po wala nmn nkkaalm kc first time lng ng ka orientation

    Reply
  6. Sheryll ancheta

    Tanong ko lang po yung pag file ng ticket. Yung pagpipilian po ng office bat po wala yung sa ortigas ayun lang po kasi malapit sa amin.

    Reply

Leave your thoughts

PETROL FILLER (Gasoline Boy) Job Hiring in United Arab Emirates for ENOC RETAIL LLC

Career Opportunity in United Arab Emirates! Employer/Company: ENOC RETAIL LLC (Autopro) / Emirates National Oil Company DMW Accreditation No.: 10339894 Job Location: United Arab Emirates ENOC RETAIL LLC (Autopro) / Emirates National Oil Company is seeking qualified applicants for a Petrol Filler (Gasoline Boy) position in the United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will assist customers at fuel stations, provide

HOSTESS Job Hiring in Saudi Arabia for First National Company

Career Opportunity in Saudi Arabia! Employer/Company: FNRCO (FIRST NATIONAL COMPANY) DMW Accreditation No.: 3512 Job Location: Saudi Arabia HOSTESS Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience. Previous experience as a Hostess, Restaurant Host, Receptionist, or Customer Service Representative is preferred. Experience in an upper-casual or fine-dining restaurant is an advantage. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Professional, friendly,

Supervisor – Airport Systems – AGL Job Hiring in Saudi Arabia for First National Company

Career Opportunity in Saudi Arabia! Job Vacancy: Supervisor – Airport Systems – AGL Employer/Company: FNRCO (FIRST NATIONAL COMPANY) DMW Accreditation No.: 3512 Job Location: Saudi Arabia Supervisor – Airport Systems – AGL Qualifications: Relevant experience in airfield lighting, airport electrical systems, electrical maintenance, or a related technical field is preferred. Experience with Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) systems is an advantage.

Household Service Worker Job Hiring in Saudi Arabia for City Broker Recruitment Office

Career Opportunity in Saudi Arabia! Employer/Company: City Broker Recruitment Office DMW Jobs Accreditation No.: 10431976 Job Location: Saudi Arabia City Broker Recruitment Office is seeking qualified applicants for a Household Service Worker position in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in residential areas, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and other household

BARBER Job Hiring in New Zealand for Phil Eagle Recruitment

Job Opportunities in New Zealand! Employer/Company: Phil Eagle Recruitment Job Location: New Zealand BARBER Qualifications: Relevant experience as a Barber or Hairdresser is preferred. Skilled in men’s haircutting, hair styling, beard trimming, and shaving. Proficient in using professional barbering tools, including scissors, clippers, trimmers, and razors. Good knowledge of different men’s hairstyles and grooming techniques. Strong attention to detail and

CHILLER INSTALLER TECHNICIAN Job Hiring in New Zealand for Phil Eagle Recruitment

Job Opportunities in New Zealand! Employer/Company: Phil Eagle Recruitment Job Location: New Zealand Phil Eagle Recruitment is seeking qualified and experienced Chiller Installer Technicians for an overseas employment opportunity in New Zealand. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, assembling, testing, commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting chiller and HVAC systems in commercial, industrial, and building environments. CHILLER INSTALLER TECHNICIAN Qualifications:

TIMBER MACHINIST Job Hiring in New Zealand for Phil Eagle Recruitment

Job Opportunities in New Zealand! Employer/Company: Phil Eagle Recruitment Job Location: New Zealand TIMBER MACHINIST Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience. Strong knowledge of timber machining and woodworking processes. Experience operating timber-processing or woodworking machinery is preferred. Ability to work accurately with measurements and production specifications. Good attention to detail and commitment to quality. Ability to follow

CNC Turner Programmer Job Hiring in Belgium for Job Talent

Career Opportunity in Belgium! Job Vacancy: CNC Turner Programmer Employer/Company: Job Talent DMW Registration / Accreditation No.: 10373058 Job Location: Belgium Manpower Resources of Asia is currently seeking highly skilled CNC Turner Programmers for its accredited client, Job Talent, in Belgium. The successful candidate will perform CNC programming, setup, and machining operations for precision industrial components in advanced manufacturing environments.

GARDENER Job Hiring in Czech Republic for VYKRUT ZAHRADNI SLUZBY A.S

Career Opportunity in Czech Republic! Employer/Company: VYKRUT ZAHRADNI SLUZBY A.S DMW Accreditation No.: 10410108 Job Location: Czech Republic GARDENER Qualifications: Male Applicants Must have at least 2 years experience – in gardening and landscaping. Responsibilities: Apply pesticides to remove harmful insects such as mosquitos, wasps, and ticks. Conduct general maintenance duties such as cleaning walkways, fixing fountains, and other duties.

Nurse Job Hiring in United Arab Emirates for Royal Care Medical Center

Job Opportunities in United Arab Emirates! Job vacancy: Nurse Principal/Company: Royal Care Medical Center DMW Registration / Accreditation No.: 10377956 Job Location: UAE Nurse Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years work experience With Diploma and HAAD License. Responsibilities: Facility is an outpatient clinic with home care Company can help with dataflow HAAD or Dubai Health Authority license required Requirements: Updated RESUME

SENIOR BRAND & DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Job Hiring in Australia for Skyecap

Career Opportunities in Vanuatu! Employer / Company: Skyecap Job Location: Australia Skyecap is seeking an experienced Senior Brand & Digital Marketing Specialist to support its marketing operations for the Australian market while working remotely from the Philippines. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing digital marketing campaigns, managing paid advertising platforms, supporting brand growth, and using CRM,

TILE SETTER Job Hiring in Australia for PODIUM GROUP PTY LTD

Career Opportunity in Australia! Job Vacancy: TILE SETTER Employer/Company: PODIUM GROUP PTY LTD DMW Accreditation No.: 10812024 Job Location: Australia TILE SETTER Qualifications: Male Applicants Minimum of 5 year work experience With knowledge in English Proficiency Responsibilities: Cut materials to required sizes. Mixing concrete cement, sand, adhesive, and water. Cutting and laying tiles, fill and seal joints between tiles. Requirements:

Technician – Airport Systems – AGL Job Hiring in Saudi Arabia for First National Company

Career Opportunity in Saudi Arabia! Job Vacancy: Technician – Airport Systems – AGL Employer/Company: FNRCO (FIRST NATIONAL COMPANY) DMW Accreditation No.: 3512 Job Location: Saudi Arabia Technician – Airport Systems – AGL Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of working experience is required. Experience operating and performing preventive maintenance on expeditionary airfield systems. Experience installing and maintaining Constant Current Regulators (CCR).

BAKER Job Hiring in Tonga for A. COWLEY & SONS LIMITED

Career Opportunity in Tonga! Job Vacancy: BAKER Employer/Company: A. COWLEY & SONS LIMITED DMW  Accreditation No.: 10429878 Job Location: Tonga BAKER Qualifications: Must be 3 years work experience Must they know how to baked and decorate Manage needed supplies and inventory levels Must have employment certificate Requirements: Updated RESUME Valid passport Employment CERTIFICATES Other CERTIFICATES related to job preferences. PEOS

STAFF NURSE Job Hiring in Saudi Arabia for First National Company

Career Opportunity in Saudi Arabia! Job Vacancy: STAFF NURSE Employer/Company: FNRCO (FIRST NATIONAL COMPANY) DMW Registration / Accreditation No.: 3512 Job Location: Saudi Arabia STAFF NURSE Qualifications: Female applicants are preferred Minimum of 2 years work experience Responsibilities: Providing comprehensive nursing care to patients, including assessing needs, developing individualized care plans, and implementing interventions. Administering medications and treatments as prescribed

WAITER Job Hiring in Saudi Arabia for First National Company

Career Opportunity in Saudi Arabia! Job Vacancy: WAITER Employer/Company: FNRCO (FIRST NATIONAL COMPANY) DMW Accreditation No.: 3512 Job Location: Saudi Arabia WAITER Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of working experience as a waiter or in a similar role. No minimum educational attainment required. Male applicants are preferred. Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Excellent communication and

Food Runner Job Hiring in Saudi Arabia for Independent Food Company

Career Opportunity in Saudi Arabia! Job Vacancy: Food Runner Employer/Company: Independent Food Company Job Location: Saudi Arabia Independent Food Company is seeking energetic and customer-oriented Food Runners to support restaurant operations by ensuring efficient and timely delivery of food orders from the kitchen to guests. The successful candidate will assist service teams in maintaining excellent dining experiences through accurate order

Barista Job Hiring in Saudi Arabia for Independent Food Company

Career Opportunity in Saudi Arabia! Job Vacancy: Barista Employer/Company: Independent Food Company Job Location: Saudi Arabia Independent Food Company is seeking enthusiastic and customer-focused Baristas to prepare and serve high-quality coffee beverages while providing excellent customer service. The successful candidate will create a welcoming café experience, maintain product quality, and ensure compliance with food safety and cleanliness standards. Barista Qualifications:

WAITER Job Hiring in Saudi Arabia for Independent Food Company

Career Opportunity in Saudi Arabia! Job Vacancy: WAITER Employer/Company: Independent Food Company Job Location: Saudi Arabia WAITER Qualifications: Male applicants are preferred for this role Endurance to walk and stand for long hours. Ability to remain calm and professional with difficult customers. Flexible work hours and Excellent interpersonal skills. Coordination to carry plates or trays without dropping anything Responsibilities: Greet

Flexo Printing and Mechanical Technician Job Hiring in Saudi Arabia for Dazaz Sugar Company

Career Opportunities in Saudi Arabia! Employer/Company: Dazaz Sugar Company DMW Accreditation No.: 10359658 Job Location: Saudi Arabia Dazaz Sugar Company is seeking qualified candidates for a Flexo Printing and Mechanical Technician position in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will support flexographic printing operations and mechanical activities within a food manufacturing environment, ensuring production equipment operates efficiently and safely. Flexo Printing
error: Content is protected !!