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Practice question: Migrant Worker or Overseas Filipino Worker

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

Liza is a Filipino contracted for paid work abroad, has not yet departed, and meets the other RA11641 qualifications. A clerk refuses to recognize her as an OFW solely because she is still in Manila. Is that reason sound?
  1. No; the definition expressly includes a contracted worker who has yet to leave
  2. Yes; physical departure is always required
  3. Yes; contracted work is never remunerated activity
  4. Yes; only returning workers qualify
  5. Yes; OFW status is limited to seafarers

Legal references

  • RA11641, Section 3(g): https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2021/ra_11641_2021.html

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