In a recent update from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the agency has confirmed the deaths of three Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), attributed to the extreme flooding the region has recently experienced. According to DMW Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac’s posts on social media, two of the fatalities were … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration has recognized the importance of catering to the needs of Overseas Filipino Workers. Collaborating with multiple Philippine government agencies, OWWA is actively implementing measures to optimize its services. By embracing online platforms and establishing robust digital support for OFWs. This concerted effort underscores their commitment to enhancing accessibility and ensuring … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is an organization under the Philippine government and an affiliated agency of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Under the Migrant Workers Office, OWWA has 31 posts across 27 countries all over the world. Its main goal is to protect the welfare and safety of Filipino workers abroad … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Association (OWWA) works with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in order to ensure that all Overseas Filipino Workers get the programs and services they need to thrive in and out of the Philippines. This membership institution focuses on the welfare of OFWs by protecting their well-being and their families. … Read more
The Seafarer’s Upgrading Program is another scholarship grant that the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration offers for sea-based Overseas Filipino Workers or seafarers. Those who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in order to expand their career abroad can take advantage of this scholarship program. It’s important for sea-based OFWs to keep up with international … Read more
In the event of conflicts, natural or man-made disasters, or epidemics, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is there to help. The OWWA designed a program that will help Filipino people living abroad in emergencies. This program is called the Repatriation Assistance Program. This program, with the help of other foreign agencies, will shoulder the … Read more