Tips

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.

OWWA Benefits for OFWs

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:

Affidavit of Support & Guarantee in PH Consulate Guangzhou, China

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The Philippine Consulate General in Guangzhou provides notarial services for Filipino nationals who wish to submit notarized documents, especially the Affidavit of Support & Guarantee (ASG), which is typically meant to be used in the Philippines before departure. The Philippine Consulate General, located at 21F, Guangdong International Bldg. 339 Huanshi Dong Lu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510098 People’s Republic of China, is … Read more

Affidavit of Support & Guarantee in PH Consulate Macau

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Filipino citizens of Macau who want to sponsor their family from first through fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity must submit an Affidavit of Support & Guarantee (ASG). The applicant can schedule an appointment by emailing macau.pcg@dfa.gov.ph, or they can submit the ASG directly to the Philippine Consulate General in Macau. The PCG is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 … Read more

Affidavit of Support & Guarantee in PH Consulate Hong Kong

affidavit of support and guarantee hong kong application

Notarial services are offered by the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong to Filipino citizens who want to submit notarized documents that are typically meant to be used in the Philippines when departing, particularly the Affidavit of Support & Guarantee (ASG). ASG applications can be submitted by OFWs who live in Hong Kong to the Philippine Consulate General, located at … Read more

Affidavit of Support & Guarantee in PH Embassy Singapore

affidavit of support and guarantee singapore application

OFWs who reside in Singapore can apply for an Affidavit of Support and Guarantee (ASG) for their relatives who are visiting Singapore at the Philippine Embassy, which is located at Level 16 (Lobby B), #12A, 13-14, Devonshire Wing, TripleOne Somerset Building, Singapore 238164 (Temporary Address). The Philippine Bureau of Immigration conducts inspections on people traveling abroad to stop illegal recruiting … Read more

POEAOnlineServices: Guide to POEA DMW GOV PH Online Services

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) offers a variety of online solutions for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). These services are available through the POEA website (now migrated to the DMW website) and can be used to process applications and documents, make appointments, and more. One of the advantages of using these online services is that they provide OFWs with faster … Read more

How to Apply and Pay Pag-IBIG Membership in Vietnam

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There is no physical Pag-IBIG office in Vietnam, but they do have a virtual office where you may register, make contributions, and get assistance 24/7. If you prefer to send contributions through an international remittance center, you can also go to one of the city’s money remittance centers. OFWs working in Vietnam have now access to Pag-IBIG’s financial services and … Read more

DOLE Family Welfare Program (FWP)

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Family Welfare Program (FWP) is a workplace-based initiative that aims to improve the quality of life for Filipino workers and their families. It addresses ten areas, including reproductive health and responsible parenthood; education/gender equality; spirituality or value formation; income generation/livelihood/cooperative; medical health care; nutrition; environment protection, hygiene and sanitation; sports and leisure; housing … Read more

Pag-IBIG Kasambahay and Household Employer Membership

Pag-IBIG Kasambahay Household Employer Membership

Owning a home is a dream for some. Others can only fantasize about it. But if you want to reach your dream, the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) can help you make it happen. By investing in the agency’s savings program, a Kasambahay will be eligible for a home loan to purchase the house you have been dreaming of. Whether … Read more

How to Apply Pambansang Pabahay for OFWs via OFW Party List

The Pambansang Pabahay is a program established by the OFW Party List to provide affordable and decent housing for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). This initiative aims to address the housing needs of OFWs, who often face challenges when it comes to finding suitable and secure housing options in their home country. One of the main goals of Pambansang Pabahay is … Read more

Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program for Filipinos

Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program 4PH

Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program is one of the primary projects of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. This program aims to create around 1.7 million employment and 6 million housing units annually between 2023 and 2028. 25 locations around the country have witnessed the program’s launch. The program will also provide more than a million homes to Filipino citizens of … Read more