Be advised to low-income families in the Philippines, there is a PHP 1000 ayuda for inflation cash assistance that will be distributed to those in the most vulnerable sectors of society. This amount will be given to beneficiaries and is part of the extended DSWD Targeted Cash Transfer (TCT) program. The funds for this program will come from a PHP …
A Balikbayan box is an important part of the Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) lifestyle. It is a cargo box package sent from abroad to the Philippines, typically by an OFW and their family and loved ones back in the country. It contains items for everyday use as well as special treats and gifts for the recipient. These boxes can range …
The term “balik manggagawa” refers to returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are re-entering the Philippines in order to complete or extend their employment contracts. “Balik” means return. “Manggagawa means” “worker” – so basically, “balik manggagawa” means a returning worker. The term is applicable to OFWs who have decided to come back home after completing their contract abroad, or they …
As an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), it’s really convenient that the Philippines Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), or now called the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), offers tons of online solutions on their website. You can easily process applications and documents, make appointments, and more. These online services make it much faster and more efficient for Filipinos to access certain procedures. …
For OFWs in Portugal, we advised renewing your OWWA membership as soon as it expires to ensure access to different OWWA benefits. We also encourage OFWs in Portugal who have obtained employment via a visit visa to apply voluntarily for OWWA membership. And to assist you with the application process, here’s our in-depth guide on how to get OWWA membership …