The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has recently shared a Facebook post introducing the new OFW Records Online Appointment System, aimed at making the process of acquiring OFW records more efficient and hassle-free. This system is designed to streamline appointments, ensuring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can access their OFW Information Sheets seamlessly. The primary goal of this new system is … Read more
An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in distress is someone who has healthcare, mental health, labor-related, or immigration issues that require medical attention, counseling, legal representation, and other kinds of intervention from the Philippines authorities. Also Read: Why Many Filipinos Want to Become OFWs and Work Abroad One of the best ways to help distressed OFWs is through programs and benefits offered … Read more
The Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) is an orientation seminar conducted by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for all Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who have just arrived in their work country. The International Labor Affairs Bureau, DMW, and the DOLE are collaborating to develop a country-specific online version of the PAOS as an additional platform to assist the program’s … Read more
Great news for OFWs as there is going to be an OFW Lounge in the works! The Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) Lounge at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 and 3 are now open to provide a dedicated space for our modern-day heroes. Representatives from both the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), in collaboration with the Department of … Read more
Shipping a balikbayan box to the Philippines is a long-running tradition for Filipino migrant workers and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Millions of Filipinos working and living abroad send a balikbayan box to their families and loved ones left in the country. These large boxes contain plenty of good stuff, from food, clothing, and electronics. For most Filipinos, a balikabayan box … Read more
OFBank is a digital-only bank that provides products and services tailored to the needs of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Land Bank of the Philippines, and it is mandated to provide fast, safe, and cost-effective remittance services. While there are a number of OFW bank accounts you can create from different Philippine private banking institutions, … Read more
OFW is an acronym that means Overseas Filipino Worker. It refers to the many Filipinos who have left their home in the Philippines in order to work abroad and provide for their families. Many people in the Philippines tend to go out of the country and work, as the opportunities and wages are much better than what is available in … Read more
OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration) provides a variety of scholarships to OFW dependents and beneficiaries. So if you are an OFW it is important that you keep your OWWA membership active. One of the scholarship programs available includes the OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP). This scholarship program is available to dependents of active OWWA members enrolled or planning to enroll … Read more
If you are one of those OFWs who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic, it is important that you register yourself via the OASIS form online. The OFW Assistance Information System (OASIS) system has been set up in order to facilitate the repatriation and assistance of OFWs. Here we share more details about this project. Also Read: OWWA Balik Pinas … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), an attached arm of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), was tasked to protect and promote the welfare and well-being of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their dependents. It is a requirement for OFWs to become members of OWWA and there are many projects launched to benefit the welfare of OFWs. In case … Read more