Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong whose job necessitates travel to and from the Philippines at least twice a year can now avail of Multiple Travel Exit Clearance or multiple-OEC (MTEC). This development would benefit Filipinos employed as pilots, cabin crew, seafarers and the like. The good news was announced by labor attaché, Manuel Roldan.

To be eligible for MTEC, the applicant’s visa should be valid for at least one year. An OFW can apply for a minimum of 2-multiple OECs, and each cost HKD20. From the date of issuance, the MTEC can be used for one year as long as the passport of the OFW has a validity of at least six months.

For more information, one can call the Philippine Overseas Labor Office at 2866-4882 or send an email to hkpolo2004@yahoo.com