Tips

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.

OWWA Benefits for OFWs

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:

PhilHealth – Philippine Health Insurance Corporation – Purpose, Functions, and Responsibilities

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

DSWD Emergency Shelter Assistance Housing Program Calamity Victims

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

DSWD Disaster Response and Management (DRMB)

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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

DepEd – Department of Education – Purpose, Functions, and Responsibilities

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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: Access DSWD Services Online

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

DSWD Bottom-Up Budgeting (BUB) Program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is tasked with uplifting the lives of those who are impoverished or otherwise disadvantaged in Philippine society. To that end, the agency has undertaken various programs and projects over the years, with varying degrees of success. One of its more recent initiatives is the Bottom-Up Budgeting (BUB) Program. Also Read: List of DSWD … Read more

What is the Malasakit Center Program?

A Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop for financial assistance for health reasons from the Philippine government. It consolidates all existing financial assistance programs for health into one place, making it easier for patients and their families to access the help they need. Also Read: List of OWWA Welfare Assistance Programs (WAP) Everyone has the right to access health care. … Read more

DSWD Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) Program

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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has been implementing the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) program since 2013. The UCT program is a national government initiative that provides cash assistance to households that are considered to be in extreme poverty. Also Read: List of DSWD Programs and Services for Filipinos The goal of the UCT program is to reduce poverty … Read more

DSWD Supplementary Feeding Program for Filipino Children

Did you know that there is a DSWD Supplementary Feeding Program? This DSWD program provides free supplemental food to undernourished pre-school children in areas with high malnutrition rates. If you are interested in enrolling your child in the program, or if you would like more information, keep reading! The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) started the supplementary feeding … Read more

UniFAST – Unified Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education Act – Purpose, Functions, and Responsibilities

UniFAST is the Unified Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education Act. It is an attached agency of the Commission on Higher Education a federally supported program that brings together all government-financed student financial assistance programs into one place. The UniFAST Board created scholarships, grants-in-aid, student loans, and other Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs). Also Read: List of OWWA Scholarships and Education … Read more