Guidelines on Computerized Worker ID Cards

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POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 32-A: Guidelines on Computerized Worker ID Cards

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Title Supreme Court: Guidelines on Computerized Worker ID Cards

Law: Poea Memorandum Circular No. 32-a

Decision Date: Sep 30, 1991

Jose N. Sarmiento's September 30, 1991 memorandum outlines the guidelines for the issuance and processing of computerized worker's identification cards, detailing the requirements for ID sheets, photo specifications, and submission procedures to facilitate transactions for overseas contract workers.

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Procedures for Issuance of ID Sheets

ID sheets are given upon presentation of approved Job Orders at Windows 1 and 2 of the ECPB on the 2nd floor of the POEA Building.
Inquiries can be made at the same locations.

Guidelines on Accomplishing the ID Sheets

OCW Information

Entries must be in block letters.
For OCWs with multiple middle names, the commonly used middle initial matching official documents must be used.
Date of birth must be accurately indicated, with special attention to the year to avoid errors like writing the current year instead of birth year.

OCW Photo Specifications

Only 2x2 inch passport-quality black and white photos with white background are accepted.
Photos must be trimmed to fit within the designated yellow box on the sheet.
The face must be centered with the top of the head about 1/8" to 1/4" from the upper edge of the yellow box.
Facial features must be clearly visible.
Photos must be pasted securely; stapling is not allowed.

OCW Signature Requirements

The OCW must sign inside the yellow signature box.
Only the OCW's signature is allowed in the signature box, not printed names.
Medium thickness black sign pen must be used; no other colors allowed.

Additional Handling Instructions

Neither the photo nor the ID sheet should be folded.
Samples of correctly accomplished ID sheets are displayed at designated receiving windows for guidance.

Submission Procedures

Properly filled out ID sheets must be attached to the corresponding Request for Processing (RFP) forms and submitted at the ECPB.
Incorrectly filled ID sheets will be returned for correction and can be resubmitted the following day at Windows 1 and 2.

Releasing Timelines for OCW ID Cards

One-Stop Shop and Land-based workers: Available 5 working days after submission; claim at Windows 1 and 2 of ECPB.
Sea-based workers: Available 3 working days after submission; claim at same windows.
GPB Name hires: Available 1 working day after submission; claim at GPB windows.

Effective Date and Administration

The guidelines are effective immediately upon adoption.
Issued and signed by José N. Sarmiento, POEA Administrator, on September 30, 1991.

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