Filipino workers who dream of working in another country need to get a Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) Certificate. Filipino workers must first complete an online program, and assessment test, and receive a completion certificate. All these are mandated by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). This seminar will give you a vast understanding of your … Read more
The Philippines is one of the top 10 countries with the highest number of migrants sent according to the United Nations (UN). In their report last 2020, there are more than 6 million Filipinos working abroad. With the number keep getting high, we are lucky that there is an agency that will keep an eye … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration offers assistance programs to Overseas Filipino Workers and their families. One of the most popular projects they have is scholarship programs that active OWWA members and their qualified dependents can apply for. For example, the Educational Livelihood Assistance Program (ELAP) provides educational training opportunities for applicants who want to upgrade … Read more
Some Overseas Filipino Workers struggle to send their dependents to college despite working abroad. With that in mind, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration offers scholarship grants to help them finish their preferred degrees. The ODSP (OFW Dependent Scholarship Program) Scholarship is one of the most popular education assistance programs that OWWA offers to OFW beneficiaries. … Read more
Filipino overseas workers who need financial assistance can rely on the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) programs that include reintegration and livelihood assistance programs. The loan programs aim to help OFWs and seafarers start their own businesses or assist those who are going back home for good. While some programs are not considered loans, these … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers who need to transact with any Overseas Workers Welfare Administration office should book an appointment prior to their visit. Setting an OWWA appointment online may be easy, but requirements depend on the office near you. Before you schedule an appointment, make sure to check the specifics required by the OWWA branch you … Read more