DMW-ADVISORY-24-2023 — END OF PILOT TEST OF THE DMW MOBILE APPLICATION

Department ot igrant mo rCEYVED Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF MIGRANT WORKERS Administrative Services

Blas F. Ople Building Ortigas Avenue cor. EDSA,Mandaluyong ADVISORY NO. Series of 2023 24 DateOctober 12.202 By:MARTINLIREYES III ime:1:00 P.M

END OF PILOT TEST OF THE DMW MOBILE APPLICATION

The Pilot Test for the DMW Mobile App and the OFW Pass ends on September 29,2023 The Pilot Test phase aimed at evaluating the functionality and performance of the DMW Mobile App,determine areas for improvements,assess the capacity of the DMW to manage the App,and generate recommendations on the next phase of the digitalization initiative of the Department.

Secure exit clearances and other services online, the DMW advises the public of the following: While implementing the necessary improvements to make it easier for OFWs to apply for and

1 The Overseas Employment Certificate OECwill continue to be a valid exit clearance for

OFWs until further notice from the DMW.

2The OFW Pass will continue to be available to users from the ten10Pilot countries and the Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates,Hong Kong, Singapore, Qatar, OmanMalaysia Philippines through the DMW App. The 10 Pilot Countries/territories are the Kingdom of Taiwan Japan, and United Kingdom.

3 The DMW App will be made available to more countries and territories in the future. The DMW will announce the expanded coverage after consultations with the Migrant Workers Offices (MWOs) and OFWs in the new countries.

4 Similarlythe following online platforms for securing OECs/OFW Pass will continue to be

available:

4.POPS-GOV 5.POPS-Direct 3. 1 POPS-SEA POPS-BAM POPS-LAB Online Platform Balik Manggagawa GTGhiring Direct hires Land-based, agency-hired OFWs Sea-based OFWs OFWs under Government-to-Government OFW Category

5 OFWs may still apply for and secure their OFW Passes/OECs in person through DMW Office in the Philippines or through the MWOs.

For the information and compliance of all concerned.

HANS LEO J.CACDAC Office of the Secretary Officer-in-Charge

By DMW General Services Division onOctober 12,2023 CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED