10 Things You Should Know About OFW ID

On July 12 , 2017 the President himself will be announcing the launch of OFW ID or I Dole , Bello said. The OFW Id will be replacing  the OEC (Overseas Employment Certificate).


With as much as 2.4 millions OFWs around the world. The replacement of OEC to OFW ID is something to rejoice of. Here are the things that you need to know about acquiring the OFW ID.

1. No need to apply for the iDole or OFW ID.

2. All the bonafide Ofws who are listed in the POEA will acquire the ID.

3. OFW ID is free. There will be no fess to be collected to receive the OFW ID.

4. OFW ID can be used as a beep card in taking MRT or LRT rides.

5. It will serve as a debit or credit card in the OFW Bank that will opening soon.

6. The OFW ID can be used in any government or private  transactions. (e.g. SSS, Philhealth and Pag-Ibig).

7. The OFW will only be the prime recipient and receiver.

8. The OFW ID will be the replacement for OEC.

9. In the future it will serve as an e-passport. 

10. The waiting is over, It will start on July 12, 2017.

According to Sec. Bello they are just waiting for the list of all bonafide OFWS from POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Agency) with the help of DOLE (Department of Labor ) to start printing the ID's.

10 Things You Should Know About OFW ID