01 March 2024

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announces that, effective 04 February 2024, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will handle all new End-of-Service Benefits (ESB) applications, claims, and remittances for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East.

ESB claims or remittances on or after 04 February 2024: For OFWs in the Middle East whose employment has recently ended, or beneficiaries or next-of-kin of a deceased OFW, new applications for ESB claims must be submitted directly to the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate or the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in Manila starting 04 February 2024.

ESB claims or remittances before 04 February 2024: For the beneficiaries or next-of-kin of deceased OFWs who have previously submitted an ESB application and whose ESB benefits were remitted through the DFA or through the relevant Philippine Embassy or Consulate before 04 February 2024, it will continue to be processed by the DFA.

ESB claims already submitted to the MWO or DMW shall continue to be processed by the MWO or DMW.

Employers of OFWs in the Middle East are advised to direct any new ESB remittances for your Filipino employees to the designated bank or bank account of the MWO at your nearest Philippine Foreign Service Post.

OFWs and beneficiaries are requested to visit the MWO at their nearest Philippine Foreign Service Post for more information and assistance with their respective ESB claims.

The transfer of ESB functions to the DMW is part of the DFA's compliance with the Department of Migrant Workers Act of 2021 (Republic Act No. 11641) and to ensure seamless and efficient services for our kababayans.

For further information, please contact your nearest Philippine Foreign Service Post or visit the website of the Department of Migrant Workers at www.dmw.gov.ph.



source: dfa.gov.ph