To all overseas Filipino workers who are working in Vancouver, it is advised that you renew your OWWA membership and keep it active to take advantage of the benefits and projects offered by OWWA for its members. Especially in these challenging times, OWWA is a form of insurance for OFWs and the cost is only 30 CAD every 2 years. … Read more
Filipinos based in Israel and need to acquire an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) at the nearest POLO office (located in Tel Aviv), please follow the guidelines below for Balik Manggagawa OEC processing. Also Read: How to Book OWWA Appointment in Tel-Aviv, Israel Vacationing OFWs must consider having an OEC in order to return to Israel. But how to get an OEC? … Read more
To all overseas Filipino workers who are working in Toronto, it is recommended that you renew your OWWA membership in order to maximize the many benefits and projects offered by OWWA for its members. The cost to keep your OWWA active is only 30 CAD and you are covered for 2 years. Please check out the guide below on how … Read more
Filipinos who need to verify their employment contract and get an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)in Greece can head to the Philippine Overseas Labor Office located in Athens. It’s important that you know the process from collecting your documents until going to POLO-Greece to get your certificate. Please follow tips below. Overseas Filipino Workers in Greece and Cyprus who are planning … Read more
Filipinos based in Spain can go and apply for an Overseas Employment Certificate at the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) located in Madrid. In case you have changed employers and need to verify your employment contract to get an OEC, please follow the guidelines below to assist you with the process. Also Read: How to Book OWWA Appointment in Madrid, Spain … Read more
Filipino overseas workers who are based in Milan can go to the POLO-OWWA office in order to renew their OWWA membership. The cost for the OWWA renewal is EUR 22.50 and the account stays active for 2 years. In this post, we will share how you can make an appointment in OWWA-Milan to renew your membership. Also Read: How to Book … Read more
On September 9, 2021, the official Facebook Page of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration posted a statement regarding the sudden passing of OWWA Deputy Administrator for Reintegration Faustino “Bubsie” Sabarez III. He succumbed to COVID-19 sickness. Also Read: OWWA at Your Service Episodes with DA Bubsie and DA Mocha This is sad news as OWWA has been very active in … Read more
The OFW Information Sheet is the OWWA membership form that OFWs need to fill out when they renew their OWWA membership. This OWWA application form is one of the requirements in order to keep the OWWA account active. Here we discuss the details on what you can expect from the OFW info sheet, data you need to fill out, and … Read more
Filipinos who are based in Rome, Italy, it is important that you renew your OWWA membership and keep your account active in order to get the maximum benefits provided by this agency. Especially during these times of crisis such as losing your job or needing assistance, you can take advantage of the projects available. To renew your OWWA membership, you … Read more
To all Overseas Filipino Workers in Jeddah, please be informed that when you go home to the Philippines for your vacation leave, it is a must to secure an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) which is also known as the Balik Manggagawa certificate before you goin back to Saudi. We are sharing this detailed guide on how you can obtaining an … Read more