Time and time again, the contributions of millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been highlighted as a “lifeline” of the economy. In times of crisis, we can count on their remittances to soften the blow on economically disadvantaged sectors. In search of greener pastures for their...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has established helplines to assist all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the flight disruption at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Sunday, Jan. 1. DMW Secretary Susan "Toots" Ople said she had already instructed agencies under the...
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Friday, Dec. 16, warned of the new scheme of employment scams on social media platforms that victimize overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Photo: OWWA In a statement, the OWWA National Capital Region (NCR) said it was alarmed over the spread of...
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Arnell Ignacio (C) led the ribbon cutting of the newly-opened Migrant’s Brew coffee shop located at the lobby of OWWA Central office in Pasay City together with (from left) Department of Migrant Workers ASEC Venecio Legaspi, ASEC...
A group of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong has urged the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to review the policy in getting financial aid for those who contracted the Covid-19. United Filipinos in Hong Kong (UFHK) chairperson...
A total of 40 distressed and displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Central Mindanao received P20,000 from the Balik Pinas, Balik Hanapbuhay (BPBH) Program, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) reported on Sunday, Nov. 6. OWWA Region 12 Director Marilou M. Sumalinog said the...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has instructed its attached agencies to assist the two Filipino seafarers onboard Korean Air flight KE631 that overran Mactan-Cebu International Airport's runway, late evening on Sunday, Oct. 23. In a press statement, DMW Secretary Susan Ople said officials...
A total of 20 displaced and distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat have received financial aid from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). According to OWWA Region 12, a total of 16 OFWs were given a financial grant from the Balik Pinas, Balik...
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has awarded the first tranche of livelihood grants to a group of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have been maintaining a local business in Negros Oriental. Executive Director Dindi Tan, of the National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO), led...
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has urged the families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Philippines to refrain from treating their loved ones working abroad automated teller machines (ATMS) where they could withdraw cash anytime. OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio...
A total of seventeen returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Socksargen were given financial assistance by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Friday, Oct. 14. According to OWWA Region XII Regional Director Marilou M. Sumalinog, 13 of the OFWs were enlisted under the Balik...
The Muntinlupa City government and the Overseas Workers' Welfare Administration (OWWA) signed a memorandum of agreement on Oct. 13 for the opening of a help desk to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Mayor Ruffy Biazon and OWWA Administrator Arnel Ignacio led the signing...
