Ang iyong 6 pangunahing karapatan
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Right to a signed employment contract
Karapatan sa nilagdaang kontrata
Your employer must give you a POEA-approved contract before you leave. If changed after arrival, you may have a legal claim.
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Right to be paid on time and in full
Karapatan na mabayaran sa tamang oras
Withholding salary is illegal. File a complaint with POLO (Philippine Overseas Labor Office) in your host country.
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Right to keep your own passport
Karapatan na hawakan ang iyong passport
No employer, sponsor, or agency can legally hold your passport. This is forced labour under Philippine and international law.
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Right to go home
Karapatan na makauwi sa Pilipinas
If conditions are abusive or illegal, you can terminate your contract and be repatriated at your employer's expense.
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Right to OWWA benefits
Karapatan sa benepisyo ng OWWA
OWWA provides medical, legal, livelihood, and repatriation assistance to all registered OFWs.
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Right to file a complaint safely
Karapatan na mag-reklamo nang walang takot
Filing a complaint with POEA, POLO, or NLRC cannot legally be used against you by your employer.
Kung kanino makipag-ugnayan
★ Philippine Embassy / Consulate
In every country with Philippine diplomatic presence.
Use for: Emergency, passport issues, repatriation, shelter
POLO
Inside your nearest Philippine Embassy.
Use for: Salary disputes, contract violations, working conditions
OWWA
+63-2-891-7601 · owwa.gov.ph
Use for: Emergency aid, repatriation, legal aid, medical
POEA
+63-2-722-1144 · poea.gov.ph
Use for: Illegal recruitment, pre-departure contract issues
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Ikuwento kay Vera ang iyong sitwasyon — libre, sa Tagalog, pribado.
General legal information only. Contact POLO, OWWA, or a qualified lawyer for specific advice.