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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provides various services to distressed overseas Filipinos. These services include but are not limited to financial assistance, counseling, and legal assistance. Technically, the DSWD works with OWWA since OWWA is the Philippine counterpart abroad that directly takes care of the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers. The Philippines is known for being a … Read more
The DSWD Centenarian Program was established to give public recognition to Filipino citizens who have reached the age of 100 years old and above. It is also a way of promoting active aging and honoring the valuable contributions of the elderly in our society. Under the program, centenarians and their families will receive a visit from a representative of the … Read more
DSWD Quick Response Fund is a budget fund allocated by the Philippines government to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to help communities in times of calamities. The fund is used to provide immediate assistance to those affected by disasters and calamities, such as food, water, and shelter. It can also be used to help with the rehabilitation … Read more
The DSWD Reception and Study Center for Children (RSCC) is a 24-hour facility that provides temporary shelter, basic needs, and psycho-social interventions to abandoned, neglected, or abused children aged 0-6 years old. It also serves as a holding area for children in conflict with the law who are awaiting court disposition and provides temporary alternative family care to them. The … Read more
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is the Philippine government’s executive branch in charge of safeguarding the rights and promoting the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. DMW was established by Republic Act No. 11641, also known as the Department of Migrant Workers Act, which was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on December 30, 2021. The Philippine … Read more
OWWA SPIMS means “SA ’PINAS, IKAW ANG MA’AM AT SIR PROGRAM.” This is one of the reintegration programs for OFWs, particularly the LET exam-passers so that they can go back home to the Philippines and work as teachers in Philippine public schools. Please follow the guidelines about how you can apply for this program below. The SPIMS is a program … Read more
Are you a Filipino citizen looking for information on government social service programs? The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) offers a wide range of services to help Filipinos in need. This comprehensive list includes program descriptions, contact information, and other important details. DSWD is a government agency mandated to provide social protection services to vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals … Read more
OWWA’s Financial Relief Assistance Program (FRAP) is one of the programs included in the Welfare Assistance Program (WAP). The purpose of the FRAP is to provide a relief measure to mitigate the impact of repatriation on our OFWs’ current socioeconomic situation. The P10,000 financial relief assistance is a one-time aid given to each qualified displaced OFW, whether or not they … Read more
Any Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in Palau should be aware of how to acquire an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). The OFWs’ employment contracts will be verified by the OEC as compliant with the most current employment laws, norms, and customs in both the Philippines and the host nation. Although there is no POLO office in Palau, you can contact the … Read more
Every Pinoy OFW is required to have an 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 Myanmar are encouraged to acquire an OEC before leaving on a vacation to … Read more