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:
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
Filipinos who need to process a contract verification in HongKong can go to the PH Embassy where the POLO Hong Kong office is located. Please be guided on the steps below on how you can verify your employment contract properly. It is important to have your individual contract verified because the Labor Attaché will check and ensure that the employment … Read more
Filipinos who need to process an individual contract verification in Singapore can go to the PH Embassy where the POLO Singapore office is located. Please be guided on the steps below on how you can verify your employment contract properly. Also Read: – How to Get OEC: Singapore – POLO SG Online Appointment – How to Book OWWA Appointment in Singapore … Read more
To OFWs who are based in Oman, you can process the contract verification at the POLO office in Muscat. Please be guided on the steps below so you can get an idea about how to verify your labour contract properly. Also Read: – How to Renew OWWA Membership in Muscat, Oman – How to Get OEC: POLO-Muscat, Oman Online Appointment You … Read more
Filipinos who need to process contract verification in Bahrain are those who have changed employers or those who are not yet registered in the POEA agency. It is important to verify your contract so that you are registered in the Philippine system that you work for an employer legally. Hence, you will also get the benefits of being an OFW. … Read more
You might be wondering why you need to confirm your employment contract if you’re an OFW in Kuwait. There are numerous benefits. To begin, you must first become a verified OFW and an automatic member of OWWA. Contract verification is also required to obtain an OEC. Furthermore, if you are a member of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) of … Read more