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
For Filipinos working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, an OEC or Overseas Employment Certificate / Balik Manggagawa certificate is required if you go for a vacation in the Philippines. This is a document you need to present before going back to work abroad. You will not be permitted to travel if you do not possess this document. Here we share the … Read more
To all Overseas Filipino Workers in Kuwait, please be informed that when you go home to the Philippines for a vacation, you are required to secure an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) which is also known as the Balik Manggagawa certificate before you go back to Kuwait. We are sharing this detailed guide on how you can secure an OEC or … Read more
To all Overseas Filipino Workers in Singapore who came to the Philippines for a vacation, one of the important documents you need to secure before going back for your job in Singapore is the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) which is also known as the Balik Manggagawa certificate. Please be guided in the details below on how you can apply for … Read more
OWWA has been associated with OFW assistance as this agency offers a form of insurance for OWWA members especially in times of crisis. In this article, we will be discussing the various financial assistance services that OWWA provides to OFWs and their dependents. Among these are calamity assistance, medical assistance, scholarship programs, special projects in times of the current pandemic … Read more
As an Overseas Filipino Worker in Abu Dhabi, UAE, you may be aware that possessing an Overseas Employment Certificate, or OEC, is important. This document is as essential as your passport, as this is what you will present to the Immigration counter at the Philippine airport when you travel back to your work country. Here we share the details on … Read more
Did you know that there are certain loans that you can apply for as an OWWA member? As an OFW or seaman, you can use these loans to establish a business or add capital to an existing enterprise, thus helping you generate more income and support your family. This is especially true for OFWs who plan to go home to … Read more