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:
The process for acquiring an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) should be understood by any Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Poland. 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 in Poland, but the Philippine Embassy … Read more
OFWs who are in Thailand should be familiar with Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). This legal document is needed when traveling back to the country where the OFW is working after a period of vacation in the Philippines. Without the OEC, you will not be permitted to depart the Philippines and fly back to Thailand. OFWs in Thailand are encouraged to … Read more
All Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Belgium should be aware of the process for acquiring an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). The OEC will ensure that the OFWs’ employment contracts are in accordance with the most recent employment laws, norms, and customs in both the Philippines and the host country. There is NO POLO office in Belgium, but the Philippine Embassy … Read more
You may have heard of the “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa” (BP2) Program of the Philippine government. As the name itself says, this program involves the return or relocation of Filipino families from urban areas to their home provinces. The goal of this program is to decongest Metro Manila and other highly-urbanized areas, as well as to promote rural development. Also … Read more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will be in charge of and oversee the Philippine Bureau of Immigration, also known as the “Bureau”. Concerning the admission, registration, exclusion, deportation, and repatriation of foreign nationals, the bureau has exclusive jurisdiction to implement and administer immigration and foreign nationals’ registration legislation. It also oversees foreign nationals leaving the Philippines for other countries. To learn … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Kaohsiung, Taiwan is encouraged to register and be a member of the Pag-IBIG Fund. OFWs can update their contribution, apply for membership, or receive assistance by sending inquiries to poptaiwan@pagibigfund.gov.ph. If you want to pay your contributions through overseas remittance centers, you can also go to money remittance centers in the city. OFWs working in … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Taipei, Taiwan should register and be a member of the Pag-IBIG Fund. OFWs can update their contribution, apply for membership, or receive assistance by sending inquiries to poptaiwan@pagibigfund.gov.ph. If you want to pay your contributions through overseas remittance centers, you can also go to money remittance centers in the city. OFWs working in Taipei, Taiwan … Read more
The Pag-IBIG office in Taichung, Taiwan is located at MECO, Cathay Tower, Dahe Rd, West District, Taichung City, Taiwan 403, where OFWs can book and appointment to update their contribution, apply for membership, or get answers to any inquiries. You can also visit money remittance centers in the city if you want to send your contributions through an overseas remittance … Read more
If you’re an OFW in China, securing your Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is necessary. Before receiving your OEC, there are additional aspects to consider and requirements to complete. OEC holders are entitled to lower travel taxes for their spouses and dependents as well as terminal charge exemptions. Therefore, OFWs in China are encouraged to acquire an OEC when traveling to … Read more
You might find the ideal job on the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) website previously known as the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). The website is user-friendly, so it’ll be useful. All you have to do is understand how it works. DMW guarantees that POEA job orders from licensed agencies are legitimate. A lack of knowledge contributes to the fact that … Read more