The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has established the One Repatriation Command Center (ORCC) to provide rapid assistance to repatriation, welfare, and other needs of distressed Overseas Filipino Workers.
The One Repatriation Center will now be a centralized and one-stop shop for all OFW repatriation and immediate assistance. This is good because it will help speed up the process and ensure that everyone gets the assistance they need.
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The center will also be providing counseling services to OFWs who have been repatriated. This is important because it will help them adjust back to life in the Philippines and cope with any trauma they may have experienced abroad.
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ORCC – Centralized System for Repatriation and Immediate Assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers
Previously, OFWs would go to different Philippine government agencies in order to seek assistance. This was often a long and complicated process. However, with the ORCC, they will now be able to get the help they need quickly and easily. We encourage all OFWs who are in need of assistance to go to the One Repatriation Center.
“The One Repat-DMW will assist ensure that distressed OFWs are given immediate assistance and are able to return home to their families and loved ones,” according to DMW Secretary Susan “Toots” V. Ople
One Repatriation Center Telephone Hotline – 1348
The facility is also open to family members of OFWs who need help with their problems. They may contact the One Repat-DMW hotline “1348” for assistance in dealing with OFWs in difficulty, their immediate families, or next of kin. The institution also allows visitors to get help.
ORCC HelpDesk Office Operating Hours
The ORCC HelpDesk office is open from Mondays to Fridays – 8am to 5pm
- OWWA 24/7 Hotline – 1348
- Email – repat@dmw.gov.ph
Be advised that during weekends the ORCC building office is closed but there will be assistance available 24/7 over the phone and email.
You can call their hotline (1348) or send them an email (repat@dmw.gov.ph) as there will be somebody who will handle the call center hotline and assist you online.
For OFWs abroad, you may contact the POLO-OWWA offices for assistance. In countries without a labor office connected to the DMW, you can coordinate with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to assist OFWs. These are located in the nearest Philippine Embassy or Philippine Consulate near your work country.


Photos: Launch of One Repat Center Office
Check out these images by the official DMW.GOV.PH Facebook Page which feature the launch of the One Repatriation Command Center.





Video: Department of Migrant Workers Launch ‘One Repatriation Command Center’
Here is a video report as shared by CNN Philippines about the launch of the Migrant Workers Department called One Repatriation Command Center:
Summary
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) set up its One Repatriation Center (One Repat-DMW) to handle emergency repatriation, welfare, and other issues faced by distressed Overseas Filipino Workers.
The center also allows walk-in requests for assistance and is located at the 2nd floor of the Blas F. Ople Building, EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, with satellite office at the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).
This is a great news for all hardworking OFWs who are in need of immediate assistance and repatriation. With the ORCC, they will now be able to get the help they need quickly and easily. We encourage all OFWs who are in need of assistance to go to the One Repatriation Center.
Again, the ORCC is open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 1348 hotline is available for inquiries and assistance during weekends. You can also email them at repat@dmw.gov.ph.
Contact Information
One Repat Center
Address: 2nd floor of the Blas F. Ople Building, EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue
Operating Hours: Mondays to Fridays 8am to 5pm
Telephone Number: 1348 (available 24/7 even weekends)
Email: repat@dmw.gov.ph
Website: https://dmw.gov.ph/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dmw.gov.ph