JULY 20, 2017

ADVISORY TO ALL OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFWs) ON THE ISSUANCE/RELEASING OFiDOLE ID CARD FOR OFWs

In line with the launching of the Integrated Department of Labor and Employment (iDOLE) ID Card for OFWs by Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello III last July 12, 2017 and considering the queries received by DOLE Regional Office XI please be informed that per Philippine Overseas Employment Administration’s announcement on the iDOLE ID Card:

  • Issuance of the iDOLE card is subject to the release and approval of the guidelines for OFWs on how to avail of the ID Card from the POEA.
  • In the meantime, bmonline.ph will be utilized for the request/appointment for exemption or application of the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC).

In addition, you may visit the POEA website (www.poea.gov.ph) for the updates and announcements.

For your guidance and information.