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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
In this episode of OWWA at Your Service, OWWA Deputy Adminstrator Mocha Uson interviewed Maria Regina Angela G. Galias, the Director of the Repatriation Department of OWWA, and discussed the procedure for Overseas Filipino Workers when going home to the Philippines in these challenging times. The episode was shown last February 19, 2021, and the topic is about quarantine operations … Read more
During this episode of OWWA at your service uploaded on February 12, 2021, Director IV, Policy & Program Development Office, Jocelyn O. Hapal (Dir. Jo), answered several questions related to the programs and services offered by the OWWA agency. This episode is aimed to provide a brief guideline for OFWs and aspiring ones so they would know the benefits of becoming … Read more
The Department of Education’s (DepEd) non-teaching staff members are an integral aspect of the bureau’s human resources. DepEd gives scholarships for baccalaureate and master’s degrees to qualified workers as part of its initiative to capacitate these non-teaching personnel. The program, which is focused on the professional growth of the staff, comprises competency-based training to improve, enhance, and promote efficient and … Read more
If you are one of those OFWs who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic, it is important that you register yourself via the OASIS form online. The OFW Assistance Information System (OASIS) system has been set up in order to facilitate the repatriation and assistance of OFWs. Here we share more details about this project. Also Read: OWWA Balik Pinas … Read more
The first episode of OWWA at Your Service had a lot of good response from OFWs as this gives them ideas of what are the programs and benefits available from OWWA. That previous episode discussed updates on Tabang OFW program. In this second episode uploaded on February 5, 2021, they discussed the details of Project EASE, another scholarship project launched … Read more
This is the first episode of OWWA at Your Service, a new program show that aims to provide correct information about the programs and services of OWWA. Deputy Administrator, Mocha Uson, is the host for the first episode with a special guest, Deputy Administrator, Faustino Sebares III. This video webisode was uploaded on January 29, 2021. During this episode, they … Read more