The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration offers many projects for overseas Filipino workers. It is important that as a Filipino working abroad, you are aware of these OWWA programs and services available to you. This is to ensure that you can take advantage of these benefits in times of need.
If you keep your OWWA membership active for a minimal fee every 2 years, you can get the maximum coverage of the social benefits, welfare benefits, educational assistance benefits, cash, and financial assistance benefits, and livelihood benefits available.
So please do not forget to renew your OWWA account. You can easily go and download the OWWA mobile application on your smartphone to access the services available. In this page, we are sharing the different tips so you are aware of what are the projects being implemented, and how you can apply to these OWWA projects.
Be guided with the information and articles we’ve published below:
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The process for acquiring an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) should be understood by any Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Puerto Rico. The OEC will verify that the employment contracts for the OFWs are in line with the most recent employment laws, norms, and customs in both the Philippines and the host country. However, there is NO POLO office and Philippine Embassy in Puerto … Read more
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The Department of Health (DOH) is the principal health agency and national health policy-maker and regulatory institution in the Philippines. Having said that, it holds the overall technical authority on health, health plans, policies, goods, and services in the country and has been doing so since it was officially established in 1944. Also Read: PRC – Philippine Red Cross – Purpose, … Read more
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