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Filipino Times
07-07-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
MWO Dubai's newly launched online contract verification registers 81 applicants within first 4 hours
Within just four hours of its launch, 81 OFWs have successfully submitted their required documents through the new online contract verification system introduced by the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Although a few minor technical issues were reported, the MWO Dubai assured the applicants that fixes are already underway to ensure the system runs smoothly. 'This pilot launch marks a major step forward in making government services more accessible and efficient for our OFWs,' said Labor Attaché Atty. John Rio A. Bautista. 'We are encouraged by the strong initial response and are working to ensure the system can serve more applicants with ease. Consistent with our mandate to serve and protect OFWs, we are offering this: Digitalized. Mabilis. Walang pila online contract verification system.' The 30-day pilot program started on Monday, July 7, in partnership with DataFlow Group, as part of ongoing efforts to digitize services related to overseas employment. To prevent system overload and overcrowding, MWO Dubai has limited the number of daily appointment slots to 200 during this pilot phase. The platform remains open every day until all slots are filled or until 11:59 PM Dubai time. Applicants who miss the daily slots are advised to try again the following day, starting at 8:00 AM. Users are also reminded to clear their browser cookies before logging in to avoid errors or slow loading. For urgent cases, such as confirmed flight bookings, MWO will still provide in-person contract verification appointments one day before the scheduled departure. Related story: What OFWs need to know about the pilot implementation of 100% online contract verification in the UAE
Filipino Times
07-07-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
Contract verification for OFWs in the UAE can now be done fully online
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE can verify their employment contracts fully online starting today, July 7. This comes as the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) rolls out the pilot implementation of its optional online contract verification service, allowing workers to complete the process without needing to visit the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in person. Spearheaded by MWO-Dubai, the new system enables OFWs to submit their signed employment contracts through an online platform for verification — a requirement that ensures their job offers comply with Philippine labor standards and provides legal protection while working abroad. 'This online contract verification service is a game-changer for our kababayans in the UAE,' said Atty. John Rio A. Bautista, Labor Attaché of MWO Dubai. 'It's about giving OFWs confidence and convenience—ensuring their vital documents are verified quickly and securely, from wherever they are.' Uploading documents The online contract verification portal can be accessed at where OFWs can upload the required documents namely their Philippine passport, Emirates ID, and signed employment contract. Optional documents include payslip or salary certificate, bank certificate, and company details. When uploading documents, the MWO reminds applicants to use a scanner or clear camera shot to avoid shadows and glare. The standard processing time for online contract verification is three working days, provided all required documents are submitted and fees are paid. Who can apply? In a separate advisory issued by MWO-Dubai, the 30-day pilot will cover land-based OFWs with valid UAE visas or Emirates IDs issued in Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain. The platform will accept up to 200 applications daily, from Monday to Friday, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and closing at 11:59 p.m. or once the daily cap is reached. However, the DMW clarified that online verification is currently an optional service, with manual processing still available. For OFWs with confirmed flights, onsite verification at MWO-Dubai will remain open one working day before departure. Once contracts are verified, workers may proceed separately to apply for their Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs) through the DMW portal. 'This new service directly addresses the critical need for streamlined, accessible, and robust verification processes, ensuring greater transparency and safeguarding OFWs against fraudulent practices,' the DMW said in a press release. The digital system was developed by the DMW as part of the Philippine government's broader digitalization efforts, in partnership with DataFlow Group.
