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:
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
OWWA’s Financial Relief Assistance Program (FRAP) is one of the programs included in the Welfare Assistance Program (WAP). The purpose of the FRAP is to provide a relief measure to mitigate the impact of repatriation on our OFWs’ current socioeconomic situation. The P10,000 financial relief assistance is a one-time aid given to each qualified displaced OFW, whether or not they … Read more
Any Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in Palau should be aware of how to acquire an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). The OFWs’ employment contracts will be verified by the OEC as compliant with the most current employment laws, norms, and customs in both the Philippines and the host nation. Although there is no POLO office in Palau, you can contact the … Read more
Every Pinoy OFW is required to have an OEC. Before receiving your OEC, there are additional aspects to consider and requirements to complete. OEC holders are entitled to lower travel taxes for their spouses and dependents as well as exemptions from terminal fees. Because of this, OFWs in Myanmar are encouraged to acquire an OEC before leaving on a vacation to … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Laos should be aware of the process for acquiring an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). The OEC will ensure that OFWs’ employment contracts comply with the most recent employment laws, norms, and customs in both the Philippines and the host country. Although there is no POLO office in Laos, you can contact the Philippines Embassy in … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Cuba should be aware of the process for acquiring an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). The OEC will ensure that OFWs’ employment contracts comply with the most recent employment laws, norms, and customs in both the Philippines and the host country. Although there is no POLO office in Cuba, you can contact the Philippines Embassy in … Read more