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
To Filipino overseas workers based in Dubai and the Northern Emirates and who plan to go home to the Philippines for a vacation, it is important that you apply for an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) as this is one of the requirements before you can return back Dubai, UAE. OFWs in Dubai and the UAE can get from the Philippine Overseas … Read more
To all overseas Filipino workers who are working in Hong Kong, it is strongly advised to renew your OWWA membership in order for you to take advantage of the many benefits and projects offered by OWWA for its members. The cost to keep your OWWA active is only 196 Hong Kong Dollars and you are covered for 2 years. Please … Read more
Filipinos who are based in Hong Kong and need to process an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) or Balik Manggagawa certificate can inquire from the Philippine Overseas Labor Office about the process. In this post, we share the details on how you can get the OEC in POLO-HK. Please note that you can acquire an OEC or an OEC exemption by … Read more
As an Overseas Filipino Worker in Qatar, you may be aware that possessing an Overseas Employment Certificate, or OEC, is important. It is a document you present to immigration authorities when you leave the Philippine airport. You will not be allowed to travel back to Doha if you do not have it. Please be guided on the details on how … Read more