Low-income SSS members can receive direct cash support through the government’s UPLIFT program (Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport). This is a PHP2,000 cash aid that is distributed to qualified members of the Social Security System who have already been identified to be part of below minimum wage earners in the Philippines. Filipinos who belong to the 2024 … Read more
The DSWD UPLIFT Cash Assistance is a direct ₱2,000 grant for low-income Filipino households, created under Executive Order No. 110 in response to rising fuel and energy costs. UPLIFT stands for the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport — a whole-of-government framework covering fuel, electricity, food prices, and transportation support. The G2P (Government-to-Person) Portal is how qualified households … Read more
The BBM Serbisyo Portal was launched by DSWD for its program beneficiaries. To sign in, you’ll need a PhilSys-registered National ID and an active mobile number for identity verification. Once logged in, you can verify and update your profile in the DSWD Social Registry to ensure you continue receiving assistance under programs like 4Ps, AICS, social pension, and UPLIFT. What … Read more
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