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26 August 2024
FASTER OFW DEPARTURE CLEARANCES EXPECTED - - BI
MANILA, Philippinesโ The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that the integration of the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) system into its system expedited the processing of departure clearances for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
According to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, this integration is a key component of the Bureauโs modernization strategy, aligning with the vision of a โBagong Immigration towards the Bagong Pilipinas.โ
The OEC, or OFW Pass, serves as exit clearance and verifies employment abroad for Filipino workers. With the new system integration, the BI and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) now have real-time data sharing capabilities, significantly speeding up the immigration clearance process.
Tansingco said that this is jumpstarts the concept of green lane for OFWs. He highlighted the advantages of the integrated system: โThe integration of the OEC into our system represents a significant improvement in BIโs modernization efforts. This update will facilitate quicker processing times for OFWs, ensuring that they receive their immigration clearances promptly and efficiently. By enabling real-time data sharing with the DMW, we also aim to ensure a more streamlined process.โ
This integrated system allows for immediate verification of OEC details, providing a seamless experience for OFWs as they prepare for their overseas employment. If no irregularities are detected, departing OFWs will receive their immigration clearance without delay.
He added that the DMW has also committed to maintain its personnel stationed at the airports, who will give assistance to concerns of OFWs.
"This partnership between the BI and the DMW is aimed at providing a seamless experience for our modern day heroes," said Tansingco. "They can expect more improvements to come, targeting OFWs to provide better experience," he added.
