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OWWA offers a range of scholarships to dependents and beneficiaries of OFWs. That is why it is important to keep your membership active to utilize these education benefits. In case you are wondering what are the available scholarships and training programs, we have listed the full list here. The Department of Labor and Employment’s Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is … Read more
The previous episode of OWWA at Your Service discussed the Tulong PUSO updates. During this new episode of OWWA at Your Service uploaded on March 19, 2021, Deputy Administrator Mocha Uson shares news about the Social Benefits available for OFWs. One of the guests during this episode was OWWA NCR Director, Ma. Teresa “Matet” B. Capa, and she also shared … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) offers the Seafarer’s Upgrading Program (SUP) as another scholarship program for Filipino seafarers who want to improve their skills and expand their expertise in order to cope with technical advances and international maritime standards. So this is a great OWWA program and benefit that an active OWWA member seafarer can apply. This is a … Read more
Aside from the Tabang OFW program, another scholarship program created to help dependents of OFWs affected by the pandemic is the Project EASE. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has introduced Project EASE (Educational Assistance through Scholarship in Emergencies), a new educational assistance program for eligible children of OWWA members who are distressed, have been displaced and have lost their jobs … Read more
As an OFW who is planning to start a business in the Philippines, OWWA has partnered with LANDBANK to provide an OFW Business Loan program for up to PHP 2 Million Pesos for a single applicant, or up to PHP 5 Million Pesos for Groups. This is the OFW Enterprise Development and Loan Program or OFW-EDLP. It is important that … Read more
The previous episode of OWWA at Your Service discussed the Project EASE and Tabang OFW updates. During this new episode of OWWA at Your Service uploaded on March 12, 2021, Deputy Administrator Mocha Uson shares information on updates about the Tulong PUSO program. This is the program where it gives groups of OFWs a financial grant for business purposes (whether startup … Read more
The programs and services provided for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) give them a sense of comfort, knowing that even if their work abroad fails, they can start anew. For women OFWs returning to the Philippines, the Balik Pinay! Balik Hanapbuhay! Program was duly created in 2011. This is one of the many OWWA Reintegration Programs available and focuses on livelihood … Read more
The previous episode of OWWA at Your Service discussed the updates on DOLE-AKAP assistance. During this latest episode which was uploaded on March 5, 2021 talks about the TABANG OFW and Project EASE. Hosted by OWWA Deputy Administrator, Mocha Uson, with guest OIC-Director OWWA Region VII, Mae D. Codilla, they shared updates on these two special educational assistance projects for … Read more
The process of obtaining an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is something that every aspiring overseas Filipino worker (OFW) should be familiar with. Applying for a job in another country would be impossible without this document. The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) requires OFWs to obtain an OEC before leaving the country to work abroad. It is presented at immigration to … Read more
In the latest episode of OWWA At Your Service uploaded on February 26, 2021, the team from OWWA headed by OWWA Deputy Administrator, Mocha Uson, discussed the topic of DOLE-AKAP. OWWA NCR Director, Ma. Teresa “Matet” B. Capa, also participated in the discussion and also shared tips and things to know about the DOLE-AKAP program for OFWs who have lost their … Read more