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![The deployment of Filipinos overseas due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19 will not be affected at this time, as per the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). In line with this, the administration noted that it has not received reports of any country barring the entry of OFWs due to the Omicron variant. This maintains the government’s position in allowing OFWs to be deployed overseas to fulfil their contracts, following health and travel safety protocols in this process. POEA Pushes Through With OFW Deployment Despite Threat Of New COVID Variant In a report shared by the Business Mirror, POEA Administrator Bernard P. Olalia said: “If we have not received any formal communication from the particular destination country to stop the deployment, then that means our deployment should continue.” The POEA clarified that the ban on foreign visitors due to Omicron is not applicable to all countries, except for countries like Israel and Japan, which have earlier taken this position in light of the present circumstances. According to Olalia, both nations are still permitting OFWs to enter as of press time. Filipino caregivers are still anticipated to be deployed in Israel in the next weeks, he added. “Our recruitment is still ongoing. Once our caregivers are ready, meaning, complied with protocols such as a negative Covid test and they have all necessary papers, we will deploy them,” Olalia said. He noted that they have already deployed about 600 workers to Israel as part of the government-to-government hire arrangement with POEA. The WHO has also declared the Omicron a variant of concern due to its unusual characteristics, as well as its numerous mutations. Health experts warned that the Omicron variant of the Covid-19 vaccines could be resistant to the existing vaccines. Cases of Omicron were reported in various countries, including the UK and South Africa. They have also been spotted in Hong Kong and Botswana. There has been no reported cases of the Omicron variant in the Philippines, as of this writing. POEA's general manager said that the agency will not ban the deployment of Overseas Filipino workers from countries with existing cases of illegal immigration. “We rarely stop the deployment of OFWs especially if their destination country continues to accept [OFWs] and are able to comply with their protocols. What is important is we make sure the workers we will deploy there will not be infected and their health will be cared for,” Olalia said. READ NEXT: UAE, Saudi, Oman Among PH ‘Green’ List; Fully Vaccinated Balikbayans No Quarantine Needed](https://thepinoyofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/plane-flight-airport-450x270.jpg)
![The deployment of Filipinos overseas due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19 will not be affected at this time, as per the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). In line with this, the administration noted that it has not received reports of any country barring the entry of OFWs due to the Omicron variant. This maintains the government’s position in allowing OFWs to be deployed overseas to fulfil their contracts, following health and travel safety protocols in this process. POEA Pushes Through With OFW Deployment Despite Threat Of New COVID Variant In a report shared by the Business Mirror, POEA Administrator Bernard P. Olalia said: “If we have not received any formal communication from the particular destination country to stop the deployment, then that means our deployment should continue.” The POEA clarified that the ban on foreign visitors due to Omicron is not applicable to all countries, except for countries like Israel and Japan, which have earlier taken this position in light of the present circumstances. According to Olalia, both nations are still permitting OFWs to enter as of press time. Filipino caregivers are still anticipated to be deployed in Israel in the next weeks, he added. “Our recruitment is still ongoing. Once our caregivers are ready, meaning, complied with protocols such as a negative Covid test and they have all necessary papers, we will deploy them,” Olalia said. He noted that they have already deployed about 600 workers to Israel as part of the government-to-government hire arrangement with POEA. The WHO has also declared the Omicron a variant of concern due to its unusual characteristics, as well as its numerous mutations. Health experts warned that the Omicron variant of the Covid-19 vaccines could be resistant to the existing vaccines. Cases of Omicron were reported in various countries, including the UK and South Africa. They have also been spotted in Hong Kong and Botswana. There has been no reported cases of the Omicron variant in the Philippines, as of this writing. POEA's general manager said that the agency will not ban the deployment of Overseas Filipino workers from countries with existing cases of illegal immigration. “We rarely stop the deployment of OFWs especially if their destination country continues to accept [OFWs] and are able to comply with their protocols. What is important is we make sure the workers we will deploy there will not be infected and their health will be cared for,” Olalia said. READ NEXT: UAE, Saudi, Oman Among PH ‘Green’ List; Fully Vaccinated Balikbayans No Quarantine Needed](https://thepinoyofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/plane-flight-airport-80x80.jpg)
339NewsOFW Deployment, No Turning Back Despite Threat Of New COVID Variant – POEA
The deployment of Filipinos overseas due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19 will not be affected at this time, as per the...
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2.2KNewsOFWs Warned Against Breach of Contract, Job-Hopping by POEA
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has issued a stern warning to OFWs against not fulfilling their contracts and “hopping” from one...
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7.2KTipsHow to Get POEA Balik Manggagawa OEC Online
Getting an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) nowadays is much simpler than it was before – all thanks to the new POEA Balik...
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3.0KNewsDemand for Filipino Nurses Abroad Doubled During Pandemic – POEA
According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the demand for Filipino nurses has more than doubled since the start of the...
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6.0KTipsHow to Apply OEC from POEA for Direct Hire Workers
Lots of Filipinos move out of the country to work abroad as OFWs. If you are a direct-hire employee, and you need...
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1.5KNewsStranded Saudi-Bound OFWs to Return to their Hometowns After Deployment Ban
After the Philippine government enforced a temporary deployment ban to the Middle Eastern country, some stranded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) heading for...
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825NewsOFW Deployment Drops Record Low in 30 Years
The deployment of OFWs has recorded its lowest during the last 30 years, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hamper them from...
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745NewsPhilippines to Require Foreign Employers to Cover COVID-19 Vaccination for OFWs
The Philippine government will now require foreign countries and employers to ensure that those they’re hiring would be vaccinated against COVID-19. READ...
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7.4KTipsDifference Between POEA vs DOLE vs OWWA vs POLO
If you are an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) or if you are planning to be one, there are certain government agencies that...
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3.1KBahrainMORE JOBS AVAILABLE: Plenty of Jobs Still Available for Pinoy Health Workers, Factory Staff Abroad – POEA
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said that health care workers and factory workers are still in demand abroad despite the ongoing...
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1.8KNewsPOEA Extends Validity of OECs Until Community Quarantine Lifted
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) announced that the original validity or the revalidation of overseas employment contracts (OECs), which expired during the...
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5.3KNewsPhilHealth Premium Payment Not Required for OEC Release – POEA
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) clarified that it does not require overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to pay Philippine Health Insurance Corp....