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:
Pursuant to Republic Act 10533 known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 to lengthen the Philippine basic education from ten (10) to thirteen (13) years with the addition of Kindergarten and Grades 11 and 12, DepEd developed the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP), a program of the financial assistance wherein subsidies in the form of vouchers … Read more
HSWs (Household Service Workers) have their own version of the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) called Comprehensive Pre-Departure Education Programs or CPDEP, which they utilize instead of PDOS. The CPDEP, which is a training program for domestic workers, is open to them and must be completed before they travel overseas for work. Also Read: List of OWWA Benefits Programs and Services for OFWs … Read more
The DepEd Gokongwei Brothers Foundation Scholarship is a generous program that provides financial assistance to public high school students, who come from economically challenged backgrounds yet show outstanding academic performance and leadership potential. This partnership between the Department of Education (DepEd) and Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) not only acknowledges the commitment GBF has dedicated towards improving Filipino children’s lives through … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is responsible for the care and development of children in the Philippines. To provide better care and services, the department developed the Early Childhood Care and Development Information System (ECCD-IS). Also Read: How to Report Child Abuse to DSWD (Child Protection Program) The ECCD-IS is a centralized database that contains information on all … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) runs a program called Technical Assistance and Resource Augmentation Program (TARA), which aids local government units (LGUs) and other partner organizations in providing social welfare and development services to their constituents. Also Read: DSWD AICS Cash Assistance Programs This article will provide in-depth coverage of all the information you require to make an … Read more
One of the social services provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is assistance and protection for sick people. People who are struggling with serious illnesses can receive financial aid as well as various types of assistance through this service. Also Read: How to Get Cash Aid in DSWD Medical Assistance Program In the following paragraphs, we will … Read more
The promotion of the health and well-being of Filipino families and children falls under the purview of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). One of the ways in which they accomplish this goal is through a program that they call Gender and Development (GAD). This initiative aspires to realize gender parity by enhancing the agency of women and … Read more
The Resbakuna Program is a vaccination campaign launched by the Philippine government to help improve public health and reduce preventable diseases among Filipinos. It seeks to provide COVID-19 vaccines for adults. The program also aims to promote general hygiene practices through education campaigns about proper handwashing techniques, the benefits of regular hand sanitizing, and wearing face masks when necessary. Also … Read more
You may have heard of the term “Community-Driven Development” or “CDD” before, but what does it actually mean? In short, CDD is a development approach that puts control of the development process in the hands of community members rather than outside organizations or governments. It focuses on building the capacities of people within the community so they can become more … Read more
If you are an OFW in Venezuela, you must acquire your Overseas Employment Certificate (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 Venezuela are encouraged to acquire an … Read more