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 CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP), which is funded by the government, seeks to provide financial support to academically gifted students, particularly those belonging to specific groups, including Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens (RA 7279), Persons with Disability (RA 7277), and Solo Parents and/or their Dependents (RA 8371), Senior Citizens (RA 9994), and Indigenous Peoples (RA 8371). Also Read: List of CHED … Read more
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Calamity Assistance Program (CAP) is a government-run program designed to provide relief and assistance to those affected by calamities. The program offers financial aid and other forms of assistance, such as medical care, food, and clothing, to those who need it most. Also Read: How to Claim OWWA Calamity Assistance? The PCSO Calamity Assistance Program … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Malaysia 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 popmalaysia@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 Malaysia … Read more
There is no physical Pag-IBIG office in Ireland, but they do have a virtual office where you may register, make contributions, and get assistance 24/7. If you prefer to send contributions through an international remittance center, you can also go to one of the city’s money remittance centers. OFWs working in Ireland have now access to Pag-IBIG’s financial services and … Read more
There is no physical Pag-IBIG office in Indonesia, but they do have a virtual office where you may register, make contributions, and get assistance 24/7. If you prefer to send contributions through an international remittance center, you can also go to one of the city’s money remittance centers. OFWs working in Indonesia have now access to Pag-IBIG’s financial services and … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Norway 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 Philippine Embassy in the Norway. If you want to pay your contributions through overseas remittance centers, you can also go to money remittance centers in the city. … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in France 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 Pag-IBIG Virtual Office in France. If you want to pay your contributions through overseas remittance centers, you can also go to money remittance centers in the city. … Read more
There is no physical in Kenya but OFWs can inquire to update their contribution, or apply for membership by sending an email to Philippine Embassy in Kenya. You can also visit money remittance centers in the city if you want to send your contributions through an overseas remittance center. OFWs working in Kenya have now access to Pag-IBIG’s financial services and … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Netherlands 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 Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands. If you want to pay your contributions through overseas remittance centers, you can also go to money remittance centers in the city. … Read more
PCSO Ambulance Service is an Auxiliary Ambulance Service run by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). It provides medical transport vehicles to local government agencies, government hospitals, municipal health offices, and other health institutions or facilities across the country to help quickly respond to individuals in need of medical attention. The service is available around-the-clock and assists those in need, … Read more