Note: The OWWA contribution (I think, is the OWWA membership fee).
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/248571/pinoyabroad/ofw-guide-the-required-39-pre-departure-orientation-seminar-39
“If you have a work visa on your passport and you are registered with POEA then you have to take PDOS,” he said adding that Filipinos migrating to other countries are also required to undergo the two-hour seminar.
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/philippines/visas/pre_departure-pre_depart.aspx?view=d#a1
OWWA Seminar (PDOS)
Participants: compulsory for all Filipinos leaving the country as temporary workers
Length: half-day
Where: Recruitment agency for those assisted by an agency. Those with a direct hire contract must attend PDOS at the following address: POEA Bldg., EDSA corner Ortigas Ave., Mandaluyong City
Cost: free-of-charge
Program: The seminar discusses topics on health and migration, the features of a standard employment contract, airport procedures, what to do upon arrival at the country of employment, offenses that could affect overseas employment, what to do in case of a contract violation by the employer, and travel tips. Since OWWA performs the welfare function of the POEA, the seminar also focuses on the benefits one can get from being an OWWA member and the various credit and social programs offered by OWWA.
For more information and registration:
OWWA may be contacted at the 2nd Floor, POEA Bldg., EDSA corner Ortigas Ave., Mandaluyong City. Their 24/7 OWWA Operations Center Hotlines are (632)8336992, 5516641, 5511560, or 09178986992. Their email address is: owwancr_poea@yahoo.com.ph. Website is: Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
After attending the PDOS seminar, a Certificate of Attendance is issued. The certificate and the medical exam result (if required) are then presented to secure an Order of Payment form to pay the necessary fees for registration. The processing fee is US$100.00; the OWWA contribution is US$25.00; and the Phil Health premium is PHP900.00. As proof of payment of the above fees, an e-RECEIPT is issued which will also serve as the TRAVEL EXIT PASS.