As an OFW who is planning to start a business in the Philippines, OWWA has partnered with LANDBANK to provide an OFW Business Loan program for up to PHP 2 Million Pesos for a single applicant, or up to PHP 5 Million Pesos for Groups. This is the OFW Enterprise Development and Loan Program or OFW-EDLP. It is important that … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) announced that more than 400,000 displaced Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) were sent back home due to the pandemic crisis. They received help from the government and are now in their home provinces. Also Read: What is the OWWA Reintegration Program for OFWs? Every one of us is affected by the ongoing pandemic, especially OFWs who … Read more
The previous episode of OWWA at Your Service discussed the Project EASE and Tabang OFW updates. During this new episode of OWWA at Your Service uploaded on March 12, 2021, Deputy Administrator Mocha Uson shares information on updates about the Tulong PUSO program. This is the program where it gives groups of OFWs a financial grant for business purposes (whether startup … Read more
OFWs based in Libya can get an OEC in Philippine Overseas Labor Office in the Philippines. But before you can get your OEC, you need to consider and secure other important things first. As a Filipino worker in Libya, you must know the correct papers and documents to secure. Whenever you are going to the Philippines, you need to obtain … Read more
The programs and services provided for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) give them a sense of comfort, knowing that even if their work abroad fails, they can start anew. For women OFWs returning to the Philippines, the Balik Pinay! Balik Hanapbuhay! Program was duly created in 2011. This is one of the many OWWA Reintegration Programs available and focuses on livelihood … Read more
The previous episode of OWWA at Your Service discussed the updates on DOLE-AKAP assistance. During this latest episode which was uploaded on March 5, 2021 talks about the TABANG OFW and Project EASE. Hosted by OWWA Deputy Administrator, Mocha Uson, with guest OIC-Director OWWA Region VII, Mae D. Codilla, they shared updates on these two special educational assistance projects for … Read more
The process of obtaining an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is something that every aspiring overseas Filipino worker (OFW) should be familiar with. Applying for a job in another country would be impossible without this document. The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) requires OFWs to obtain an OEC before leaving the country to work abroad. It is presented at immigration to … Read more
In the latest episode of OWWA At Your Service uploaded on February 26, 2021, the team from OWWA headed by OWWA Deputy Administrator, Mocha Uson, discussed the topic of DOLE-AKAP. OWWA NCR Director, Ma. Teresa “Matet” B. Capa, also participated in the discussion and also shared tips and things to know about the DOLE-AKAP program for OFWs who have lost their … Read more
In this episode of OWWA at Your Service, OWWA Deputy Adminstrator Mocha Uson interviewed Maria Regina Angela G. Galias, the Director of the Repatriation Department of OWWA, and discussed the procedure for Overseas Filipino Workers when going home to the Philippines in these challenging times. The episode was shown last February 19, 2021, and the topic is about quarantine operations … Read more
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) assisted the displaced Ilonggo Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) during a short ceremony held at the Casa Real in Iloilo City on Feb. 15, 2021. Also Read: List of OWWA Benefits Programs and Services for OFWs With the current health crisis we’re experiencing, our basic livelihood may be … Read more