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:
Filipino overseas workers in Germany can go to the Philippine Overseas Labour Office (POLO) – Berlin to process their Overseas Employment Certificates (OEC). Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) on leave or vacation should comply with the OEC requirement if they want to go back to Germany for work. OFWs should also know the importance of securing an OEC. It is better … Read more
Filipinos who wish to renew their OWWA membership in Korea can visit the Philippine Overseas Labor Office located at the backside of the Philippine Embassy building in Seoul. Please follow the steps below on how you can activate your OWWA account. Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) should value their OWWA membership. Renew your OWWA membership as soon as possible to prevent … Read more
Filipinos who wish to renew their OWWA membership in Macau can visit the Philippine Overseas Labor Office located at the Philippine Consulate General office in AIA Tower. Please follow the steps below in making an appointment before going to the office. Also Read: How to Renew OWWA Membership in Hong Kong The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) was founded to protect … Read more
To all Filipinos based in Malaysia who plan to keep their OWWA membership active can visit the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Kuala Lumpur to renew their account. The process of renewing OWWA account can be done by scheduling an appointment for OEC. Once you are at the POLO-office for the OEC application, you may also renew your OWWA. … Read more
To OFWs who are based in Libya and want to renew their OWWA account can visit the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Tripoli. The POLO-Libya office is located near the building as the Philippine Embassy in Libya. Please be guided on the process for OWWA membership renewal below. On November 17, 1976, the Philippines formally established diplomatic ties with … Read more
For those Filipino expats working in Canada, you need to acquire an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) if you plan to go for a vacation in the Philippines and return to work in Canada. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), without this certificate, will not be authorized to enter the Philippines. OFWs must present this certificate before their flight abroad. Also Read: – How … Read more
To all Overseas Filipino Workers in the United States of America, you might have heard that when you want to spend a vacation in the Philippines, it is required to secure an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) in advance. This is so that upon returning back to the US., you can easily exit the Philippines and return to your employer. And, … Read more
Filipinos based in Osaka and want to keep their OWWA membership active can visit the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Osaka located at the Philippine Consulate General office/ Please follow the guidelines below on the process of OWWA application and renewal. Based on the website, the OWWA member account process is similar to that in OWWA Tokyo. Also Read: How … Read more
The Bureau of Customs in the Philippines is a government agency under the Department of Finance. Its main responsibilities include the assessment and collection of customs duties, taxes, and other fees on imported goods, as well as the prevention of smuggling and illegal trade activities. The bureau works to facilitate international trade while ensuring compliance with customs regulations and protecting … Read more
Filipinos based in Tokyo who plan to keep their OWWA membership active can visit the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Tokyo to renew their account. They can also send the document requirements via regular mail. Please follow the guidelines below on the process of OWWA application and renewal. Also Read: How to Renew OWWA Membership in Osaka, Japan The Overseas … Read more