To OFWs who are based in Libya and want to renew their OWWA account can visit the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Tripoli. The POLO-Libya office is located near the building as the Philippine Embassy in Libya. Please be guided on the process for OWWA membership renewal below. On November 17, 1976, the Philippines formally established diplomatic ties with … Read more
For those Filipino expats working in Canada, you need to acquire an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) if you plan to go for a vacation in the Philippines and return to work in Canada. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), without this certificate, will not be authorized to enter the Philippines. OFWs must present this certificate before their flight abroad. Also Read: – How … Read more
To all Overseas Filipino Workers in the United States of America, you might have heard that when you want to spend a vacation in the Philippines, it is required to secure an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) in advance. This is so that upon returning back to the US., you can easily exit the Philippines and return to your employer. And, … Read more
Filipinos based in Osaka and want to keep their OWWA membership active can visit the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Osaka located at the Philippine Consulate General office/ Please follow the guidelines below on the process of OWWA application and renewal. Based on the website, the OWWA member account process is similar to that in OWWA Tokyo. Also Read: How … Read more
The Bureau of Customs in the Philippines is a government agency under the Department of Finance. Its main responsibilities include the assessment and collection of customs duties, taxes, and other fees on imported goods, as well as the prevention of smuggling and illegal trade activities. The bureau works to facilitate international trade while ensuring compliance with customs regulations and protecting … Read more
Filipinos based in Tokyo who plan to keep their OWWA membership active can visit the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Tokyo to renew their account. They can also send the document requirements via regular mail. Please follow the guidelines below on the process of OWWA application and renewal. Also Read: How to Renew OWWA Membership in Osaka, Japan The Overseas … Read more
Filipinos who are based in Greece and Cyprus can renew their OWWA membership by making a transaction at the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) Greece office. Based on an update, Filipinos can send an email with the document requirements and payment to POLO Greece in order to submit their OWWA application. Filipinos may also walk-in at the Athens office from … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) must participate in the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). All OWWA members are covered by life insurance and other social benefits provided by the organization. The cost of membership is $25 USD, and it must be renewed every two years. In case you are wondering how you can register in OWWA as a Filipino in the … Read more
Filipinos based in Germany may renew their OWWA membership by contacting the POLO-OWWA office located in Berlin. The process is done by sending an email to the office with the document requirements and receipt of your OWWA payment. Please follow the guidelines below in order to renew your account in Germany via the online process. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration … Read more
The aim of OWWA is to ensure the preservation of OFWs’ rights and to promote their interests and well-being. If you wish to renew your OWWA membership in Spain, please follow the guidelines below Also Read: How to Get OEC in POLO-Madrid, Spain Online OWWA members can benefit from insurance coverage, loan packages, legal counseling and support with employment concerns, repatriation … Read more