CEBU, Philippines — June 3, 2026: The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) announced that a new OFW Lounge will open this month at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, bringing government services closer to overseas Filipino workers in the Visayas. OWWA said its team recently arrived in Cebu and met with project partner Aboitiz InfraCapital to prepare for the launch. The facility is being … Read more
Leaving home to work abroad often means putting personal dreams on hold. For many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), that includes the dream of finishing a college education. Fortunately, a new partnership between the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is changing that reality. The two agencies have launched a joint initiative designed specifically to … Read more
MWO Dubai has announced that the application form to register for one-time cash assistance for OFWs is available.. If you have faced sudden job loss or a cut in your salary, you can claim a DMW ayuda grant worth $200 (approximately AED 730) via online procedure only. The Migrant Workers Office in Dubai (MWO-Dubai) is managing the distribution for Filipinos … Read more
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is stepping up efforts to help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) facing difficulties due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The agency recently launched a streamlined financial assistance program, making it easier for affected workers to claim a one-time relief grant worth USD200. Thousands of OFWs have already secured this aid, and the DMW … Read more
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is distributing $200 (around PHP 12,000) in Ayuda cash assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This support targets workers who face job losses, reduced working hours, or sudden salary cuts due to regional instability. In a recent press media announcement, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac … Read more
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has launched a new mobile application to help Filipinos advance their careers and employers to find Filipino skilled workers. The TESDA Skills Passport is a comprehensive digital platform designed to connect users with training, certification, and employment opportunities. The TESDA Skills Passport Mobile App was officially introduced on February 5, 2026, during … Read more
October 2025 – OWWA has launched a new healthcare initiative, the “Alagang OWWA Botika” which is designed to provide free medicines and medical consultations to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. The Alagang OWWA Botika is part of a larger partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) and PhilHealth. While currently in its pilot stage in Pasay City, there … Read more
Filipino government workers, there is a salary increase on its third installment scheduled to take effect on January 2026. This is part of the multi-year plan established under Executive Order (EO) No. 64 series of 2024, which mandates a four-tranche salary adjustment to uplift the lives of public servants. The 2024 and 2025 tranche installments were completed, and the Department … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) working as domestic helpers can expect better compensation as the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) implements a substantial wage increase. The new policy raises the minimum monthly salary from USD 400 to USD 500, representing a meaningful 25% increase for Filipino household workers abroad. What This Means for OFW Domestic Helpers This wage adjustment translates to … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has announced a major milestone for families of OFWs. Under the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act (Republic Act No. 11861), spouses of OFWs who work abroad for at least one continuous year are now officially recognized as solo parents. This recognition acknowledges the immense sacrifices these families endure and provides solo parents … Read more