DMW-ADVISORY-32-2025 — THE DEPARTMENT OF MIGRANT WORKERS (DMW) REMINDS ALL OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFWs) AND APPLICANTS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF TRUTHFULLY DECLARING THEIR CIVIL STATUS IN ALL DOCUMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS RELATED TO OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT

Republic of the Philippines Menartment of Aliarant Morkers

Blas F. Ople Building, Ortigas Avenue cor. EDSA, Mandaluyong City 1550 TAHAMANM Website: www.dm nw.gov,ph | Emait: [email protected] | Hotlines:8722 11S2,8722 1155, 8822 1159,8724 3665 BAGONGPILIPINAS

ADVISORY No. 3 2

Series of 2025

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reminds all Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and applicants of the importance of truthfully declaring their civil status in all documents and transactions related to overseas employment.

Reminder Against Misrepresentation

Submitting, furnishing or using false information or documents or any form of misrepresentation for the purpose of job application or employment is a serious offense under DMW Rules and Regulations. A violation of this may lead to the initiation

from participation in the overseas employment program. of an appropriate administrative case before the DMW that may result in suspension

I Legal Meaning of "Legally Separated"

Under Philippine law, the term "legally separated" refers to a civil status granted only by a court-issued decree of legal separation, which:

Does not terminate the marriage, which remains valid; Does not allow remarriage unless the marriage is annulled or declared void; Permits spouses to live separately and apart;

May settle issues on property relations, support, and child custody.

"legally separated"without a judicial decree Merely living separately or being separated-in-fact does not qualify as being

I. Important Reminder

Legally married OFWs are reminded not to declare themselves as "single" or "separated" in any document submitted to the DMW unless they have an official court decree confirming such status. Falsely declaring civil status constitutes misrepresentation and will be dealt with accordingly.

The DMW urges all OFWs to uphold honesty and integrity in all their dealings to protect their rights and welfare.

For information and guidance.

HANS LEO J. CACdAC Secretary

DEPARTMENT OF MIGRANT WORKERS Seneral Services Divisior Administrative Servic

Date:October 20, 2025 RECEIVED By:RICHIE M. GUEVARRA Time:04:35 P.M CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED By: DMW General Services Division on October 20, 2025