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:
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
It is important to verify your employment contract as an OFW in Doha, Qatar because it helps make sure that your work record and employer record are updated. The Philippines is responsible for its Filipino citizens abroad and it’s good that you have a record in the government system that shows that you are working legally for a specific employer. … Read more
The DMW eRegistration Online portal is a web-based platform that aims to streamline and simplify the registration process for Filipino overseas workers. This was formerly known as the POEA eRegistration online service, but since the POEA has been merged with the new Department of Migrant Workers, the links and name has been updated to reflect the new department. The portal … Read more
OFWs who work in Abu Dhabi, UAE must have their employment contracts verified in order to obtain an OEC (Overseas Employment Certificate). OFWs can complete contract verification through POLO offices. Take note that the contract verification is applicable when the OFW has switched to a different employer or if they don’t have a POEA record yet. Also Read: How to … Read more
If you’re an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in Dubai and you need to have your Employment Contract verified, you can visit the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) located in Al Qusais. This is the agency that will verify your labour contract which you need. Please be advised that MWO’s former name is POLO or Philippine Overseas Labor Office. But now it … Read more
Employment Contract Verification for OFWs is a verification process that ensures that the OFW has a valid job and employer abroad and that the contract conditions match the POEA and host government’s minimum requirements. This is an important step in getting an OEC, as it is one of the first requirements that must be met. Also Read: Why Many Filipinos Want … Read more