Sometimes we don’t have to carry weapons to be called a hero. Sometimes, courage, caring, and a heart willing to sacrifice for others is enough. This is the kind of hero a Filipina caregiver in Be’er Sheva, Israel—a fellow OFW who chose to save the lives of others, even in the face of certain disaster. continue reading : A Filipina caregiver in Israel saved her employer from a missile attack

As part of the One Country Team Approach and adherence to the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. who made sure no Filipino will be left behind, safely returned to the country tonight, June 24, our 31 countrymen who decided to flee from the Middle East due to the ongoing tension between Israel and continue reading : Welcome back to the country, Kabayan!

As of yesterday, June 24, 8:00 PM, Full Activity Status in Israel has been implemented again. That means, schools, churches, and offices or establishments can now open—except those in the Gaza Envelope. There is no limit to gatherings and worship gatherings. At the same time, the Philippine Embassy once again reminded our Filipino compatriots in continue reading : Full Activity Status again in Israel!

Amid the intensifying tensions in the region, it is important to stay INFORMED, ALERT, CALM, and PREPARED. Preparedness and correct information can save lives. OWWA is here to guide and care for you wherever you are in the world. Sa gitna ng umiigting na tensyon sa rehiyon, mahalagang manatiling MAALAM, ALISTO, MAHINAHON at HANDA. Ang continue reading : REMINDER FOR OUR COUNTRYMEN IN THE MIDDLE EAST!

According to a new announcement by the IDF Home Front Command, the whole of Israel has been re-subjected to Essential Activity Status, alongside an increase in Alert Level 3 amid escalating tensions in the region. As a result, classes are suspended in all schools, gatherings of any kind are prohibited, and jobs are closed unless continue reading : IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR FILIPINO IN ISRAEL

In response to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive that “No Filipino left behind,” Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. personally welcomed him. Cacdac and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator PY Caunan the 52 Overseas Filipinos from Dubai consisting of 29 OFWs and 23 children of OFWs, were caught by Flight continue reading : In response to the President’s “No Filipino Left Behind” directive, 29 OFWs and 23 OFW dependents have returned to the country

As the new Administrator of OWWA, Admin PY Caunan together with Deputy Administrator Ryan Uy, CESO II visited the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) to give a courtesy call to Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II. During their meeting, possible relationships and collaboration between OWWA and CFO were discussed to further expand programs and services aimed continue reading : Broader and Deeper Services: OWWA and CFO join forces to provide expanded services for OFWs

The number of OFWs being repatriated from Lebanon continues to increase. An additional batch of 19 OFWs from Lebanon safely arrived home in the country aboard Flight TK084 on Wednesday, June 11. They were immediately welcomed by #OWWA and provided with food and financial assistance, fare going home to their provinces and hotel accommodation if continue reading : Repatriation continues: 11 OFWs from Lebanon have returned to the country!

OWWA Administrator PY Caunan met with representatives of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) headed by Mr. Euan McDougall, Head of Programs and Ms. Yuko Tomita, Programme Manager, to discuss improving orientation seminars for OFWs in different stages of their migration—from Pre-Migration, Pre-Employment, Pre-Departure to Post-Arrival. One of the main topics discussed is the re-arrangement continue reading : Strengthening of PDOS and Other OWWA Programs Discussed by OWWA and IOM

Different OFW groups and their families happily joined the Migrant Workers’ Day Celebration at OWWA Central Office yesterday, June 10! OWWA Admin PY Caunan also joined the celebration in showing support and gratitude to our New Heroes. A meaningful day filled with joy, recognition, and concern for OFWs and their families—who continue to serve as continue reading : OWWA Central Office Celebrates Migrant Workers’ Day with OFWs and Their Families!