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:
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
DSWD Quick Response Fund is a budget fund allocated by the Philippines government to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to help communities in times of calamities. The fund is used to provide immediate assistance to those affected by disasters and calamities, such as food, water, and shelter. It can also be used to help with the rehabilitation … Read more
The DSWD Reception and Study Center for Children (RSCC) is a 24-hour facility that provides temporary shelter, basic needs, and psycho-social interventions to abandoned, neglected, or abused children aged 0-6 years old. It also serves as a holding area for children in conflict with the law who are awaiting court disposition and provides temporary alternative family care to them. The … Read more
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is the Philippine government’s executive branch in charge of safeguarding the rights and promoting the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. DMW was established by Republic Act No. 11641, also known as the Department of Migrant Workers Act, which was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on December 30, 2021. The Philippine … Read more
OWWA SPIMS means “SA ’PINAS, IKAW ANG MA’AM AT SIR PROGRAM.” This is one of the reintegration programs for OFWs, particularly the LET exam-passers so that they can go back home to the Philippines and work as teachers in Philippine public schools. Please follow the guidelines about how you can apply for this program below. The SPIMS is a program … Read more
Are you a Filipino citizen looking for information on government social service programs? The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) offers a wide range of services to help Filipinos in need. This comprehensive list includes program descriptions, contact information, and other important details. DSWD is a government agency mandated to provide social protection services to vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals … Read more