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:
OFW active OWWA members who face a tragedy such as national disasters or human-induced calamities, one of the benefits you can apply for from OWWA is a Calamity cash assistance. Here we share details of the requirements and how you can apply for this financial aid. Take note that there is NO OWWA Calamity Loan, instead OWWA is offering a … Read more
Since 1983, the Philippines through OWWA has provided overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with a Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS), which provides relevant and tailored information to help them cope with their new work environment and the culture of their destination country. The PDOS was expanded in 2009 when a Comprehensive Pre-Departure Education Program (CPDEP) for Household Service Workers was implemented (HSWs). … Read more
As an OFW, it’s comforting to know that support will arrive when you need it, such as when you’re experiencing job-related concerns or problems while living abroad. One such case is when you get into an accident and you end up with an irreparable injury at work. Make sure that you have your OWWA membership active so you can claim … Read more
Where is OWWA in the Philippines located? There are specific OWWA Regional Welfare Offices situated in every region in the country. You may visit any of these OWWA offices if you have any questions about your membership benefits or avail of any of their programs. Please see the directory below of the office address, telephone numbers, and other important details … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Association (OWWA) focuses on supporting Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families with their welfare. With this in mind, the agency developed several aid packages for various reasons, one of which is the Bereavement Assistance Service, which is part of their Welfare Assistance Program (WAP). In times of crisis, especially death, OWWA has provided an assistance … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is required by law to create an Emergency Repatriation Fund to evacuate OFWs in the event of conflicts, disasters, or epidemics, among other services. This is the purpose of the Repatriation Assistance Program so if you are a Filipino who needs to go home to our country, you can get assistance by going to … Read more
OFWs abroad who are also active OWWA members can take advantage of a supplemental medical assistance program called MEDplus. This is a program partnership with Philhealth intended for OFWs who may contract a dreaded disease while working abroad. Also Read:Â List of OWWA Welfare Assistance Programs (WAP) In this article, we will fill you in what is the Supplemental Medical Assistance … Read more
Being a member of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), you are entitled to various programs and services, one of which is the Balik Pinas! Balik Hanapbuhay! Program (BPBH). The program is the government’s initiative for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) by giving them support and protection and providing immediate relief with the amount of Php 20,000.00 for your start-up or … Read more