If I am an employer or domestic helper with a visa in process, how does this affect me?
If the request for processing received by the POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Administration) land-based Center by 11 Nov, 2017, you will not be affected as your OECs are likely to be approved.
If the requests for processing received by the POEA land-based Center after 11 Nov, 2017, your application will be suspended. The domestic helper will not be able to leave the Philippines until OECs are released.

If I am an employer or domestic helper about to start the process of hiring, how does this affect me?
You are unlikely to be affected and you are recommended to go on with the process. You are highly recommended to choose an employment agency which is included in the List of Active Accredited Agencies. You may refer to the link: https://polohk.org/

If I am a domestic helper about to go on holiday to the Philippines and will return to the same employer, how does this affect me?
You will not be affected. You should apply for your OEC number online as usual. Please refer to the link: http://bmonline.ph/.

If I am a domestic helper currently on holiday in the Philippines and returning to the same employer, how does this affect me?
You will not be affected. You should apply for your OEC number online as usual. Please refer to the link: http://bmonline.ph/.