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:
One of the top goals of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) is to purchase a dream for themselves and their families. Whether it’s a house-and-lot or condominium unit, OFWs will do everything to buy a home and secure their future. However, buying a house is not an easy feat. That’s why the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) launched the Pag-IBIG Overseas … Read more
As mandated by the Philippine government, the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), or Pag-IBIG Fund, provides Filipinos with a national savings facility and affordable house financing. The agency also offers its members various programs and benefits, such as MP2 Savings and Calamity Loan. In addition, the agency launched the Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card Plus, granting members discounts, promos, and benefits from … Read more
If you’re mandatory or voluntarily investing in the Pag-IBIG Regular Savings, enjoy your money in retirement or medical needs. Aside from that, the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) has other money-making programs where members can grow their savings, such as the Modified Pag-IBIG II (MP2) and the Pag-IBIG Overseas Program (POP). But how do you claim your investments from Pag-IBIG … Read more
The Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) or Pag-IBIG Fund created a national savings program for Filipino workers, which they can access whenever necessary. With the Pag-IBIG Multi-Purpose Loan, members can borrow their Pag-IBIG Regular Savings when they need immediate money. But what is this program all about, and how will it benefit Pag-IBIG Fund members? Read on to find out … Read more
The Philippines is geographically located in the West Pacific Ocean, making it highly at risk of natural disasters, such as typhoons, storm surges, landslides, floods, and volcanic eruptions. To address this problem, the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) or Pag-IBIG Fund launched the Calamity Loan, granting qualified members immediate financial assistance. For more details about this program, read on as … Read more
Filipinos are known for being hard-working and multitaskers, making them in demand in the labor force, whether local or abroad. That’s why the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) launched the Pag-IBIG Regular Savings to ensure Filipinos can enjoy their hard-earned money. By investing in the Pag-IBIG Regular Savings, members can secure their future and avail of other programs to help … Read more
Affidavits of Support & Guarantee (ASG) that are filled out, signed, and completed in front of a consular official or representative may be notarized, legalized, or consularized by the Philippine Consulate General in Queensland. The Philippine Consulate General, located at Level 11, 269 Wickham St., Fortitude Valley, Queensland 4006, Australia, is where OFWs residing in Queensland can apply for ASG. … Read more
Anyone who needs to sign legal documents, such as an Affidavit of Support & Guarantee (ASG), that need to be used in the Philippines, must show up in person at the Consulate General so they can sign the necessary documents. Overseas Filipino Workers who live in Toronto can apply for ASG at the Philippine Consulate General, located on the 7th … Read more
Officials from the Philippine Bureau of Immigration might request the Affidavit of Support & Guarantee (ASG) as a further supporting document when implementing the Department of Justice’s Circular 036-2015 – Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) Revised Guidelines on Departure Formalities for International Bound Passengers who are sponsored by their Australian relatives. The Philippine Embassy in Canberra may notarize or consularise ASG documents … Read more
Notarial services are available at the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney for Filipino nationals abroad who want to submit notarized documents, including the Affidavit of Support & Guarantee (ASG), which is often intended to be used in the Philippines just before departure. Notarial services are available exclusively by appointment. Before scheduling an appointment, please make sure you understand all of … Read more