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Filipinos who have applied for the DOLE-AKAP financial assistance can easily check the status of their application by going to the official website online at https://doleakaptracker.owwa.gov.ph/. Applicants can simply enter their information in the DOLE-AKAP Tracker and check if the application has been: APPROVED, PROCESSED, or WITH SERVICE PROVIDER. Another option is to contact the OWWA hotline 1348 to inquire … Read more
There are many scholarship programs offered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Association (OWWA) which are designed to upgrade the education and training of overseas Filipino workers and their dependents. One of them is the Skills for Employment Scholarship Program (SESP) scholarship which provides grants and educational opportunities for both OWWA members and their families for TESDA-accredited vocational courses. The … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers who have dependents in college or university, you can take advantage of your OWWA membership via Tabang OFW program. This is a special OWWA scholarship project provided to OFWs affected by COVID-19. Whether you have lost your job, have been repatriated, or if an OFW has passed away, there is a one-time cash assistance worth PHP 30,000 … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is a government agency in the Philippines that takes care of its Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) through various outreach activities and implementation of its benefits to its members. The hashtag #OWWAcares is used by OWWA whenever they post an update on social media, showing that they are dedicated to taking care of OFWs. Some … Read more
The OWWA Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) is a mandatory seminar for all Filipinos who are going to work abroad. The seminar provides important information and advice on how to prepare for a successful overseas deployment. Topics covered include immigration and labor laws, packing and shipping your belongings, cultural adjustment, and financial planning. The CFO PDOS is offered at the OWWA … Read more
If you see or know someone who is abusing a child, it is important to tell the Department of Social Welfare and Development. This is the department that helps keep children safe from harm. They will investigate the situation and make sure the child is safe and well taken care of. No one wants to think about child abuse, but … Read more
In case you want to know how to use the OWWA mobile app and renew your OWWA membership online as an OFW, this article guide will help you. The OWWA Application can be downloaded via Android or via App store. The purpose of this mobile app is that it provides easy access to information about OWWA programs and services. You … Read more
Every OFW is required to have an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). Before receiving your OEC, there are additional aspects to consider and requirements to complete. OEC holders are entitled to lower travel taxes for their spouses and dependents as well as exemptions from terminal fees. Because of this, OFWs in Romania are encouraged to acquire an OEC before leaving on … Read more
OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration) provides a variety of scholarships to OFW dependents and beneficiaries. So if you are an OFW it is important that you keep your OWWA membership active. One of the scholarship programs available includes the OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP). This scholarship program is available to dependents of active OWWA members enrolled or planning to enroll … Read more
The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) is a Philippine government office stationed overseas that acts as the operating arm of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) overseas. POLO offices implement Philippine labor policies and programs for the protection of the rights and promotion of the welfare and interests of Filipinos working abroad. The POLO office is led by a … Read more