Overseas Workers Welfare Administration(OWWA)

August 12, 2020 Dear Alexes Devocion, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Jul 29, 2020 10:00:10 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Full guidelines of returning OFW, from entering Philippines up to Province (Zamboanga city). Response to Request As per our update the Department of Foreign Affairs releases a public advisory for travel ban and restrictions from other countries. Please click the attached link https://www.dfa.gov.ph/covid-19-advisories/27365-public-advisory-dfa-releases-updates-on-travel-bans-and-restrictions . Upon arrival in the Philippines here are the guidelines: BEFORE YOU FLY AND DURING CHECK-IN 1. As early as 3 days prior to your departure, register and accomplish the Electronic Case Investigation Form and save the confirmation e-mail and QR code: https://e-cif.redcross.org.ph/ 2. For land-based OFWs, create/update your account on the OFW Assistance Information System (OASIS) at http://oasis.owwa.gov.ph/ 3. Upon check-in, sign the Declaration and Waiver Form presented by our check-in agent, indicating that you are healthy and fit to travel. AFTER CHECK-IN 4. After checking in online or at the airport, accomplish the Electronic Health Locator Form and Arrival Card at http://54.255.118.251/PAHD-Form/Register and save the QR code for presentation to the Immigration Officer upon your arrival. WHEN YOU ARRIVE 5.Upon arrival, listen to the briefing conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard. 6. Undergo a temperature check upon deplaning and proceed to the designated waiting area. Fill out the Project Care Slip. 7.Wait for your turn to proceed to the verification and barcoding booth. 8. Present the QR code sent to you after accomplishing the e-CIF. 9. You will be given six (6) barcode stickers. One (1) barcode sticker will be placed on the back of your passport. 10. Proceed to the Swab Test booth and hand the remaining five (5) barcode stickers to the tester. 11. Undergo the COVID-19 RT-PCR Test for free. 12. Help Desks are available at the waiting area for passengers who do not have smart devices/phones. Charging stations are also available. 13. Clear with immigration. Present the QR code sent to your e-mail after accomplishing the Electronic Health Locator Form and Arrival Card. 14. Proceed to your respective desks for your quarantine hotel assignment: For land-based OFWs and your dependents, proceed to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Desk. Present the same QR code from the e-CIF and submit the OWWA Project Care Slip. For sea-based OFWs and your dependents, proceed to the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Desk 15. Claim your baggage at the designated carousel and clear with Customs Check. 16 Exit the terminal and wait for your shuttle/bus that will take you to your assigned hotel. Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Hans Leo J. Cacdac, OWWA Administrator and e-mail [email protected]. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011). Thank you. Respectfully, Deputy Administrator Josefino Torres FOI Receiving Officer