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 Philippine government has set aside a total of PHP100 million to provide humanitarian aid to thousands of Filipino workers who have yet to receive their back wages and benefits from their former employers in Saudi Arabia. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will work together … Read more
OFW seafarers or Overseas Filipino Workers in the maritime industry are widely recognized as some of the most hardworking, skilled, and resilient workers in the world. They go through rigorous training and face many challenges while at sea, but their sacrifices and hard work provide essential services to ensure international trade runs smoothly. Also Read: How to Become an OWWA Member? … Read more
An Affidavit of Support and Guarantee (ASG) is a legal document used to assure that a person will financially support or take responsibility for another individual, if the need arises. This type of affidavit is often required when applying for a visa, especially in countries where the applicant may not have sufficient financial means to support themselves during their stay. For … Read more
Great news for OFWs as there is going to be an OFW Lounge in the works! The Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) Lounge at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 and 3 are now open to provide a dedicated space for our modern-day heroes. Representatives from both the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), in collaboration with the Department of … Read more
Apart from Housing Loans, the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), or Pag-IBIG, offers various programs to its members, which they can use in case of calamity, hospital bills, or other immediate financial needs. To apply for a loan using your mortgaged property as collateral, you can also do so through the Pag-IBIG Home Equity Appreciation Loan (HEAL). But what is … Read more
The Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines (CHED) is the primary body entrusted with the regulation and supervision of higher education institutions in the country. It was established in 1994 and is mandated by the 1987 Philippine Constitution to promote access to quality and relevant tertiary education, enhance its relevance and ensure its viability, as well as foster collaboration … Read more
The Department of Justice is the lead agency in the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), which is tasked by law with coordinating and overseeing the application of Republic Act No. 9208, also often known as the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003. It was established by R.A. 9208 and is made up of the following representatives from the public and private … Read more
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