Hello to all our active and non-active OWWA members. Please check out the recent events and press releases shared by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration below.
We are constantly posting new content on this page so that you are aware of the things that are happening in terms of the OWWA news today or the upcoming OWWA activities that this Philippine government agency is promoting.
Whether you are a sea-based OFW (seafarer) or a land-based OFW, you can find important news and information about the OWWA projects being implemented.
While there is the OWWA mobile app for you to download and access so you can check the announcements, we are also posting these updates to you so you will be aware of the recent campaigns of OWWA.
Here are the latest OWWA news below:
The executive department of the Philippine government is responsible for the Department of Justice (DOJ), which is in charge of preserving the rule of law in the country. It serves as the government’s main legal department and prosecutorial office. Its main office is located at the DOJ Building in Padre Faura Street, Ermita, Manila, Philippines. To learn more about the … Read more
Whether aspiring to work abroad or OFWs vacationing in the Philippines, the term Balik Manggagawa (BM) is confused by many Filipinos. In most cases, many workers tried getting their OEC thru the Balik Mangggawa online portal. Some workers are also frustrated as they failed to avail of the OEC exemption online, which is only for selected Balik Manggagawa. But what … Read more
The PH government through DSWD is set to provide PHP 1000 as financial assistance to low-income families through the extended Targeted Cash Transfer (TCT) program. This program, which was recently announced by Department of Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno, will grant two-month ayuda cash grants of PHP500 each to approximately 9.3 million households across the country in an effort to mitigate … Read more
There is no physical Pag-IBIG office in New Zealand, but they do have a virtual office where you may register, make contributions, and get assistance 24/7. If you prefer to send contributions through an international remittance center, you can also go to one of the city’s money remittance centers. OFWs working in New Zealand have now access to Pag-IBIG’s financial … Read more
The Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” V. Ople announced the appointment of key DMW officers and have described this new team as a mix of seasoned government officials and new faces who share a commitment to serve Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Also Read: Why Many Filipinos Want to Become OFWs and Work Abroad The Department of Migrant Workers is … Read more
The different programs and projects initiated by the Department of Education (DepEd) aim to improve the quality of education in the country. The provision of these programs enhances the teaching-learning process to meet the challenges of the 21st century in terms of technological advancement, classroom provision, and the improvement as well as the development of other school physical facilities. In … Read more
Congratulations to the newly appointed OWWA Administrator Arnaldo “Arnell” A. Ignacio. Prior to his new post, he served as the deputy administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). On August 10, 2022 (Wednesday), Manila’s presidential palace announced that the Philippine government has appointed Arnaldo “Arnell” A. Ignacio as the new administrator of OWWA. He will be replacing Hans Leo … Read more
“We shall automate the verification of contracts and issue secure Overseas Employment Certifications (OEC) that you can keep on your smartphone. I call on the Department of Migrant Workers and the DICT to make this a top priority.” This was the statement made by Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., the 17th President of the Philippines, during his First State … Read more
The OWWA Board of Trustees has approved the launch of a new OWWA program intended to protect and take care of the children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). This is called the OFW Children’s Circle (OCC). With the partnership of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the OCC project will provide holistic … Read more
A better and more responsive approach to assisting Overseas Filipino Workers in times of distress, is the promise of the One Repatriation Command Center (ORCC). This is an office launched by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) with a primary role in the government’s approach to managing OFWs who need assistance. The center will also assist OFWs in their return … Read more