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:
Note: The POEA office has been merged and is now part of the DMW (Department of Migrant Workers) office. Please be advised that the website of POEA is now changed to DMW website. The Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) is a government agency that is responsible for the administration of overseas employment programs in the Philippines. It is also responsible … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kalahi-CIDSS is a poverty alleviation program that uses a community-driven development (CDD) approach. The program focuses on the delivery of basic services such as water, sanitation, roads, health, education, and electrification. It also strengthens the capacity of local government units to identify and respond to the needs of their constituents. The overall … Read more
The Department of Labor and Employment or DOLE is a government department in the Philippines responsible for the promotion of the social and economic welfare of workers, regulating labor and employment conditions, and protecting workers’ rights. The DOLE is headed by the Secretary of Labor and Employment who is appointed by the President of the Philippines. The department has a … Read more
All recruitment agencies who wish to apply for accreditation to provide Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) on their organization must follow the requirements and go through the process as shared by OWWA. Please check out the guidelines below to become a certified PDOS provider. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is a national government organization tasked with creating and executing welfare programs … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is a national government organization tasked with creating and executing welfare programs and services to meet the needs of its members, who are overseas workers and their families. Also Read: How to Apply OWWA e-Card for OFWs OWWA supports OFWs and their dependents by providing scholarships, insurance, and educational opportunities. Single Entry Approach (SEnA), which … Read more
Are you an OFW or know someone who is? The OWWA Tuloy Aral Project is a scholarship program that helps children of former Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) continue their education. The project provides up to US$100 per year to help cover the child’s educational expenses. Also Read: List of OWWA Scholarships and Education Training Programs In order to be eligible, the … Read more
OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare and Administration) has begun providing OFW e-Cards to OFWs in order to help and support OFWs and their families with their benefits, overseas documentation, and consular services in the most effective and timely manner possible. The e-Card serves as a form of identification that allows you to use OWWA services such as welfare, scholarship applications, training, … Read more
The OWWA IT Training Program is a free training program for OWWA members who desire to improve their IT skills, both active and inactive. This aims to assist students in establishing a broad foundation of core skills and technology applications that will enable them to meet the growing need for office automation and associated fields. Also Read: List of OWWA Scholarships … Read more
The DSWD International Social Welfare Services for Filipino (ISWSFN) provides assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. The services are free of charge, and include a range of programs that provide financial support, job placement advice, legal aid, repatriation assistance and social integration activities. ISWSFN also provides medical and psychological counseling to those in need. The Department of … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provides various services to distressed overseas Filipinos. These services include but are not limited to financial assistance, counseling, and legal assistance. Technically, the DSWD works with OWWA since OWWA is the Philippine counterpart abroad that directly takes care of the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers. The Philippines is known for being a … Read more