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:
Filipinos based in Oman who are wondering how to secure an OEC, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office is the government agency handling this process. Here we share the requirements, qualifications, fees, and overall procedure on how you can apply for an OEC/Balik Manggagawa certificate at the POLO-Muscat office. OFWs must know about the importance of OEC. Once you have a chance … Read more
Filipinos based in Riyadh, Saudi can head to the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in order to renew their OWWA membership. Be advised that in order to visit the POLO-OWWA office, you need to schedule an appointment first. In this post, we share the details of scheduling an OWWA appointment in Riyadh, and the process of paying for your OWWA account … Read more
Filipinos based in Bahrain, it is crucial to keep your OWWA membership active to avail of the benefits and programs for you as an OFW. Here we share details on what are the requirements and steps to renew your OWWA account at the Philippine Embassy in Bahrain located in Manama. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are members of the Overseas … Read more
To all working Filipinos living in Kuwait, it is important that we renew our OWWA membership when we visit the POLO office at the Philippine Embassy. We outline the steps on how you can pay or renew your OWWA member account in Kuwait. Overseas Filipino workers only need to pay a minimal amount and you are covered for 2 years. … Read more
For Filipinos who are working in Dubai and the Northern Emirates and need to renew their OWWA membership, it is important to make an appointment beforehand at the Philippine Overseas Labor Office which is now been converted to Migrant Workers office (MWO) located in Al Qusais, Dubai. We have posted this guide on how to schedule an appointment in POLO … Read more
To overseas Filipino workers working and living in Qatar, in order for you to renew your OWWA membership, you can visit the POLO-OWWA office located at Al Jazeera Tower in West Bay, Doha. Before heading to the office though, it is important that you can set up an appointment beforehand. With the safety guidelines being strictly implemented, having a pre-booked … Read more
Pinoys based in Singapore and need to renew their OWWA membership, you can renew it by going to the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) / Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) located at Philippine Embassy at 20 Nassim Road. Be advised that in order to enter the embassy, you need to book an appointment first. Here we outline the steps on how … Read more
Filipinos who are based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and need to visit the POLO-OWWA office, whether to inquire about OWWA programs and services or to renew their OWWA membership, it is important to schedule an appointment beforehand. Here are the steps below on how to book an appointment at the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) located in Al Qubaisat, … Read more
For OFWs who want to book an OWWA appointment online, it is important that you follow the process according to the office where you are going to visit. Here we outline the steps and share tips on the process. Depending on the location, Filipinos may need to go to their country’s POLO-OWWA office abroad, or via Regional Welfare Office in … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) recently launched a website for Filipinos who plan to go home. The OWWA Uwian Na Mobile App and OWWA Uwian Na Portal where OFWs can enter their details to make it faster for them to return to their provinces. This OWWA Uwian Na project is aimed at expediting procedures for OFWs who have tested negative for … Read more