OWWA stands for Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, which functions as a form of insurance for Filipinos working overseas. In case you are wondering where are the OWWA branches located in the Philippines, here is a directory guide to help you. We have listed the contact details of each regional welfare office with their address, telephone number, email, and Facebook Page, …
During this COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has launched a cash assistance program for Overseas Filipino Workers called “DOLE-AKAP for OFWs.” In case you want to know what are the requirements and steps to apply for this DOLE-AKAP program, please follow the guidelines below. This project aims to provide financial assistance to displaced land-based and sea-based …
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are basically foreign workers who work outside the Philippines and live in a foreign country for an indefinite or limited period of time. Overseas Filipino workers hold Philippine citizenship and choose to migrate abroad for temporary assignments to support themselves and their families back home, while they provide the same crucial service to other countries. OFW’s …
The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) is the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) connection to the rest of the globe. It is under the direct control of the Secretary of Labor’s Office. It serves as DOLE’s operational arm for the administration and enforcement of its policies and programs relevant to overseas Filipino workers (OFW). We previously discussed what is …
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, or OWWA for short, is a government agency established in 1974 to provide assistance and services to overseas Filipino workers. In this article, we discuss the background of OWWA, its primary responsibilities, and how it helps Filipinos abroad, both directly and indirectly. OWWA has developed different services for OFWs to ensure that they stay safe …