Every OFW is required to have an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). Before receiving your OEC, there are additional aspects to consider and requirements to complete. OEC holders are entitled to lower travel taxes for their spouses and dependents as well as exemptions from terminal fees. Because of this, OFWs in Romania are encouraged to acquire an OEC before leaving on … Read more
OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration) provides a variety of scholarships to OFW dependents and beneficiaries. So if you are an OFW it is important that you keep your OWWA membership active. One of the scholarship programs available includes the OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP). This scholarship program is available to dependents of active OWWA members enrolled or planning to enroll … Read more
The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) is a Philippine government office stationed overseas that acts as the operating arm of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) overseas. POLO offices implement Philippine labor policies and programs for the protection of the rights and promotion of the welfare and interests of Filipinos working abroad. The POLO office is led by a … Read more
Note: The POEA office has been merged and is now part of the DMW (Department of Migrant Workers) office. Please be advised that the website of POEA is now changed to DMW website. The Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) is a government agency that is responsible for the administration of overseas employment programs in the Philippines. It is also responsible … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kalahi-CIDSS is a poverty alleviation program that uses a community-driven development (CDD) approach. The program focuses on the delivery of basic services such as water, sanitation, roads, health, education, and electrification. It also strengthens the capacity of local government units to identify and respond to the needs of their constituents. The overall … Read more
The Department of Labor and Employment or DOLE is a government department in the Philippines responsible for the promotion of the social and economic welfare of workers, regulating labor and employment conditions, and protecting workers’ rights. The DOLE is headed by the Secretary of Labor and Employment who is appointed by the President of the Philippines. The department has a … Read more
All recruitment agencies who wish to apply for accreditation to provide Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) on their organization must follow the requirements and go through the process as shared by OWWA. Please check out the guidelines below to become a certified PDOS provider. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is a national government organization tasked with creating and executing welfare programs … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is a national government organization tasked with creating and executing welfare programs and services to meet the needs of its members, who are overseas workers and their families. Also Read: How to Apply OWWA e-Card for OFWs OWWA supports OFWs and their dependents by providing scholarships, insurance, and educational opportunities. Single Entry Approach (SEnA), which … Read more
Are you an OFW or know someone who is? The OWWA Tuloy Aral Project is a scholarship program that helps children of former Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) continue their education. The project provides up to US$100 per year to help cover the child’s educational expenses. Also Read: List of OWWA Scholarships and Education Training Programs In order to be eligible, the … Read more
OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare and Administration) has begun providing OFW e-Cards to OFWs in order to help and support OFWs and their families with their benefits, overseas documentation, and consular services in the most effective and timely manner possible. The e-Card serves as a form of identification that allows you to use OWWA services such as welfare, scholarship applications, training, … Read more