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:
OWWA has been associated with OFW assistance as this agency offers a form of insurance for OWWA members especially in times of crisis. In this article, we will be discussing the various financial assistance services that OWWA provides to OFWs and their dependents. Among these are calamity assistance, medical assistance, scholarship programs, special projects in times of the current pandemic … Read more
As an Overseas Filipino Worker in Abu Dhabi, UAE, you may be aware that possessing an Overseas Employment Certificate, or OEC, is important. This document is as essential as your passport, as this is what you will present to the Immigration counter at the Philippine airport when you travel back to your work country. Here we share the details on … Read more
Did you know that there are certain loans that you can apply for as an OWWA member? As an OFW or seaman, you can use these loans to establish a business or add capital to an existing enterprise, thus helping you generate more income and support your family. This is especially true for OFWs who plan to go home to … Read more
To Filipino overseas workers based in Dubai and the Northern Emirates and who plan to go home to the Philippines for a vacation, it is important that you apply for an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) as this is one of the requirements before you can return back Dubai, UAE. OFWs in Dubai and the UAE can get from the Philippine Overseas … Read more
To all overseas Filipino workers who are working in Hong Kong, it is strongly advised to renew your OWWA membership in order for you to take advantage of the many benefits and projects offered by OWWA for its members. The cost to keep your OWWA active is only 196 Hong Kong Dollars and you are covered for 2 years. Please … Read more
Filipinos who are based in Hong Kong and need to process an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) or Balik Manggagawa certificate can inquire from the Philippine Overseas Labor Office about the process. In this post, we share the details on how you can get the OEC in POLO-HK. Please note that you can acquire an OEC or an OEC exemption by … Read more
As an Overseas Filipino Worker in Qatar, you may be aware that possessing an Overseas Employment Certificate, or OEC, is important. It is a document you present to immigration authorities when you leave the Philippine airport. You will not be allowed to travel back to Doha if you do not have it. Please be guided on the details on how … Read more
To all overseas Filipino workers who are working in Oman, it is strongly advised to renew your OWWA membership in order for you to take advantage of the many benefits and projects offered by OWWA for its members. The cost to keep your OWWA active is only 10 Omani Rials and you are covered for 2 years. Also, should you … Read more
OFWs in Bahrain who need to acquire an OEC or have an OEC exemption, please follow the guidelines we’ve outlined below. The OEC or Overseas Employment Certificate for Balik Manggagawa is a required document whenever you travel back to your work country. Here we share the requirements, qualifications, application process at POLO-Bahrain. Also Read: How to Renew OWWA Membership in Manama, … Read more
Filipinos based in Jeddah and the Western Region of Saudi Arabia can head to the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in order to renew their OWWA membership. But before bringing all your document requirements and paying for the activation of your OWWA account, you need to schedule an appointment first. Here we share the steps and process of booking an OWWA … Read more