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:
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
All Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Sweden 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 Sweden, you can contact the … Read more
There is no physical Pag-IBIG office in Los Angeles, California, USA, 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 Los Angeles, California, USA have now … Read more
In 2000, the government enacted Republic Act 8972, which provides for the privileges of single parents. This included providing them with various benefits such as discounts on school supplies and medicines. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has set up an assistance for single parents to assist them with their expenses. Also Read: How to Get Cash Aid in … Read more
The Pag-IBIG office in Abu Dhabi, UAE is located at Philippine Embassy W-48, Street No. 8 Sector 2-23, Plot 51, Al Qubaisat, Abu Dhabi, UAE, where OFWs can update their contribution, apply for membership, or get answers to any inquiries. You can also visit money exchange centers in the city if you want to pay your contributions through third-party money remittance centers. OFWs working in … Read more
To all OFWs, please be advised that the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is now called the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). If you try to visit the POEA.GOV.PH main website, you might notice that it isn’t working anymore, with a “Page cannot be displayed” error. When you also check the official FB Page of POEA, it now redirects to … Read more
Pag-IBIG, or the Home Development Mutual Fund, is a government-owned and controlled corporation in the Philippines that provides housing loans, savings, and other financial services to Filipino workers. Pag-IBIG was created in 1978 with the primary objective of helping Filipinos attain their dream homes. Unlike other housing loan providers, Pag-IBIG offers longer repayment terms of up to 30 years and … Read more