All Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Washington, DC, USA, are encouraged to renew their OWWA membership once it expires to ensure access to OWWA services and programs that the institutions offer to its registered members. In addition, Filipinos who acquired employment via a visit visa in Washington, DC, should voluntarily apply for the OWWA membership to enjoy varying benefits. So …
TESDA or Technical Education and Skills Development Authority is one of the strongest and most functional agencies of the Philippine Government. It provides free education to all Filipinos through its online courses and actual training. TESDA was established in 1994 with a mission to develop the technical skills of its students. Also read: What is the Meaning of POEA – …
Recruitment agencies in the Philippines who wish to conduct PDOS (Pre-Departure Orientation Seminars) in their offices must get a license and become accredited by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) first. Please be guided on the process of accreditation below: The accreditation of PDOS recruitment agencies is important to ensure that all participants in the seminars receive accurate and up-to-date …
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is a Philippine government agency that is directly connected to the Office of the President of the Philippines. CFO was established on June 16, 1980, with the proclamation of Batas Pambansa Blg. 79. The agency is in charge of promoting and protecting the interests of Filipino emigrants and permanent residents in other countries. It …
For OFWs in Syria, you should renew your OWWA membership to be able to access the varying services, programs, and support the institution provides to its active members. Filipinos who have also obtained employment in Syria via visit visas and haven’t registered for the OWWA membership are encouraged voluntarily apply. The POLO office in Damascus, Syria, is in the same …