For OFWs based in Ireland and the United Kingdom, the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) and membership in the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) serve as indispensable documents, ensuring not only compliance with legal requirements but … Read more
The Philippines is a country that has been facing several economic challenges for decades, leading to high levels of poverty and unemployment. In an effort to address these issues, the government and non-governmental organizations have … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, or simply OWWA for short, is an attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). It protects the interests of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Through … Read more
The OWWA is establishing a Children’s Circle to help the children of overseas workers who were left behind by their parents in the Philippines. Also Read: Understanding OWWA Membership and Benefits Susan Toots Ople, DMW Secretary … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) announced on Thursday (September 9, 2021) that Deputy Administrator for Reintegration Faustino “Bubsie” Sabarez III passed away. He succumbed to the COVID-19 virus. He was 54 years old. According … Read more
Kabayan! Did you know that you can now easily and conveniently monitor your OWWA-related transactions and status via the OWWA Mobile App? That’s correct! Much of what you need to process related to your OWWA … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) offers many forms of cash assistance to its members. Some of these financial aids include scholarships, medical assistance, assistance during crisis, calamity, and death, livelihood cash assistance, etc. It is important to … Read more
The OFW Information Sheet is a document from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) that you need to fill out when you are submitting your application for OWWA membership. This includes your personal details, work … Read more
It’s no surprise that many Filipinos, including OFWs and seafarers, will need some form of financial assistance through loan programs at some point in their lives. And where else can you look for safe and … Read more
After the Philippine government enforced a temporary deployment ban to the Middle Eastern country, some stranded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) heading for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have opted to return to their provinces. … Read more