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:
One of the primary functions of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) is the individual contract verification for OFWs. It is the procedure used by the Labor Attaché to ensure that all of the Filipino migrant workers’ employment rights, benefits, and welfare at the worksite are properly protected. OFWs based in Milan can process the contract verification at the nearest … Read more
Pag-IBIG membership for OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) in Singapore is essential for those who want to save and invest in the Philippines. Pag-IBIG, or the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), is a Philippine government program that offers housing loans, savings, and investment opportunities for Filipinos. Enrolling in Pag-IBIG membership while working in Singapore allows OFWs to access these financial services … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has several programs under its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis (AICS) program, including the DSWD Medical Assistance Program (MAP), a cash aid financial assistance to qualified indigent individuals to cover their out-of-pocket medical expenses. Filipinos who are in need of financial assistance for their medical bills, hospital operation procedures, and/or therapy, can … Read more
The individual Contract verification ensures that the OFW has a job and an employer, and that the contract conditions meet the POEA and host government’s minimum standards. The verified employment contract must also be presented to the POEA BM Centers in the Philippines in order for OECs to be issued, and it may be requested by Philippine Immigration Officers before … Read more
An OFW’s contract verification ensures that the employer/legal company’s existence, the financial capacity to pay the offered salary, and compliance with the terms and conditions of employment. Contract Verification will also verify that Filipinos living in Vancouver, Canada are legal and necessary, as well as prevent complications with Canadian officials, who are notoriously strict when it comes to immigration issues. … Read more
Contract Verification is a procedure used by POLO Toronto’s Labor Attaché to verify that all Filipino workers’ employment rights, benefits, and welfare are protected in the workplace. It will ensure that Filipinos residing in Toronto, Canada are legal and necessary, as well as to prevent complications with Canadian officials, who are notoriously strict on immigration issues. This is beneficial for … Read more
OFW contract verification ensures that the Filipino has a job and an employer, as well as that the terms of the contract meet the POEA and host government’s minimum requirements. It will guarantee that Filipinos who are staying in Malaysia are legal and necessary, as well as prevent problems with Malaysian authorities, who are notoriously strict when it comes to … Read more
Filipinos who are based in Riyadh and need to verify their employment contracts can process it at the POLO Riyadh Office. The verification of employment contract is a requirement for the issuance of an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). Also Read: How to Get OEC: POLO-Riyadh Online Appointment How to Book OWWA Appointment in … Read more
UPDATE: Filipino residents who are based in Al Khobar and the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia, the actual POLO-Eastern Regional Operations (ERO) office location is now closed. The notice in their office mentions that you can go to POLO-Riyadh for inquiries. However, there are some OWWA services you can avail of as POLO-ERO conducts special “Embassy on Wheels” services wherein … Read more
The individual employment contract verification ensures that the OFW has a job and an employer, and that the contract conditions meet the POEA and host government’s minimum requirements. The verified employment contract must also be given to the POEA BM Centers in the Philippines in order for OEC (overseas employment certificate) to be issued, and it may be requested by … Read more