AN OFW Processing Center will be launched at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Terminal 2.
Candice Iyog, CEB Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer of Cebu Pacific (CEB), said that they have partnered with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation (ACAC) to construct the said center.
The facility, she said, aims to streamline processing of key travel documents, such as Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs), for departing and returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at MCIA. The center’s construction is set to begin this March, with operations expected to start before the end of the second quarter of 2025.
“We recognize the valuable contributions of OFWs to our economy and the need for seamless access to essential services. This partnership is part of our ongoing commitment to making air travel more convenient and responsive to the needs of overseas Filipino workers,” Iyog said.
She also assured that CEB will continue working closely with government agencies and private partners to enhance services for OFWs, strengthening its role as a trusted airline partner for the overseas Filipino workforce.
The DMW has expressed its full support for the initiative, reaffirming its commitment to providing OFWs with more accessible and efficient services as the center will be a one-stop service hub offering essential services and a place where OFWs and their families can find comfort, guidance, a sense of community and VIP treatment.
“As a major international hub, Cebu serves as key gateway for Filipinos seeking opportunities abroad. The construction of the OFW Processing Center reinforces CEB’s mission to go beyond affordable air travel by actively supporting migrant workers through initiatives that address their specific needs,” Iyog added.
