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
OWWA is a membership agency attached to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). It was primarily created with a mandate to protect the rights and welfare of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their … Read more
On Wednesday, (April 21), President Rodrigo Duterte hinted that he’s not yet ready to grant a request for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to be allowed to reduce the number of days in quarantine so … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, otherwise known as OWWA, is the government’s prime agency for OFWs. With its mandate to protect and assist Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), OWWA has been a constant presence for the … Read more
If you are an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who is planning to return to the Philippines soon, it is important to know the latest procedures, especially amid travel restrictions enforced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read more