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:
If you wish to work as an OFW, whether as a Domestic Worker or a Professional/Skilled Worker, you will need a Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) Certificate to apply for an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) from the Department of Migrant Workers Office (previously Philippine Overseas Employment Agency – POEA) . You’ll learn about the process and guidelines for acquiring a PEOS … Read more
The Migrant Workers and Other Overseas Filipinos Resource Centers (MWOFRC), otherwise known as the Center serve as the central hub of welfare and assistance for migrant Filipinos. Though these centers were originally created to serve as temporary shelters for female migrant Filipinos in distress, they have evolved into “the closest thing migrant Filipinos have for a home.” Also Read: One Repatriation … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Calgary, Canada are 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 Fund Virtual Office – North America. The 24/7 accessibility of the virtual Pag-IBIG office makes registration easier. If you want to pay your contributions through … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Vancouver, Canada are 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 Fund Virtual Office – North America. The 24/7 accessibility of the virtual Pag-IBIG office makes registration easier. If you want to pay your contributions through … Read more
There is no physical Pag-IBIG office in Toronto, Canada, 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 Toronto, Canada have now access to Pag-IBIG’s financial … Read more
PhilHealth is the national health insurance program of the Philippines. It is a social security institution that provides health insurance coverage to all Filipinos. PhilHealth also ensures that all citizens of the Philippines have access to affordable, acceptable, available, and accessible health care. Also Read: What is OWWA Cares? #OWWAcares PhilHealth is overseen by the Philippine government and is funded through … Read more
When a disaster strikes and damages or destroys homes, the first order of business is always to ensure that families have a safe place to stay. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is providing housing materials assistance to calamity-stricken families who lost their homes due to recent typhoons or disasters. This program is part of the government’s continuing … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development or DSWD is the Philippines’ lead agency responsible for providing social protection and promoting human development. In times of calamities and disasters, the DSWD mobilizes its resources to provide relief assistance and rehabilitation support to affected communities. The department has helped families affected by calamities such as floods, typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions … Read more
The Department of Education (DepEd) is the government agency responsible for the management and governance of the Philippine Basic Education System. It is in charge of both the elementary and secondary school systems and provides students and young adults with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to grow into compassionate, self-sufficient, productive, and patriotic citizens. Also Read: What is OWWA … Read more
DSWD eServices is a one-stop online portal that provides access to various social welfare and development services of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). It aims to provide an efficient and convenient way for the public to avail of DSWD programs and services. Some of the services that can be accessed through DSWD eServices include: Application for social … Read more