Whatever is an OEC
My Filipino helper wanted to go back home earlier ahead of her two year contract. And then, there's the flurry of activities that ensued as I need to figure out how to help her sort out her home leave admin stuff . So here's some things I learnt as I fumbled my way through. Statement : OEC (overseas employment certificate) costs only $3 . https://www.philippine-embassy.org.sg/labor/overseas-employment-certificate-oec/oec/ Fact 1: Applying for OEC at the Filipino embassy in Singapore costs $97.50. $3 is only one of the elements. Once it's applied, there's a certain validity period and during the time when her employment contract is still valid, subsequent home leave can be processed at $3. https://www.philippine-embassy.org.sg/labor/hsw/oec/ Fact 2: She can apply for POEA back home in Phillippines. The way she had applied for when she first arrived was valid only for 3 months so she needs a fresh one. If she applies for fresh one back home, she may be asked to buy so...