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!

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed between the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Government of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada for a humane, just, and orderly system of labor migration of Filipino workers to Nova Scotia on Monday, June 9. Agreement signed between DMW led by Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and continue reading : New Partnership in Nova Scotia, Canada Brings Protection and Opportunities for OFWs

In a historic step to protect Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families against the deception of temporary freight forwarders, the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) for a safer Balikbayan Box System was formally signed on Monday, June 9, at the DMW Central Office, Mandaluyong City. Presided by DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac signing, with continue reading : A Strengthened Balikbayan Box System Delivered Through the Newly Signed Joint Administrative Order Between DMW, OWWA, DOF, DTI, and BOC

OWWA, DMW, and DBM Meet to Strengthen Service for OFWs OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman met to discuss how OWWA can accelerate and expand the services provided to our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. DMW Assistant Secretary for Finance and Internal Management Lolet continue reading : OWWA and DMW Advocate for Additional Frontliners to Expand OFW Assistance

The government showed stronger unity for the welfare of OFWs in the National Reintegration Network (NRN) Service Caravan and Joint Memorandum Circular ceremonial signing to formally launch the NRN, last Saturday, June 7, at OSHC Compound, Quezon City. NRN is an inter-agency network composed of 16 government agencies that jointly signed the Joint Memorandum Circular continue reading : Joint Memorandum Circular for a Stronger Repatriation and Reintegration of OFWs Signed by 16 Government Agencies

Three young children of OFWs were recognized today, June 7, in an awarding ceremony held at OSHC Compound, Quezon City. This is in conjunction with the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new DMW Central Office and National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO) to be built. Poster making contest was held to recognize the talent of young continue reading : Three young children of OFWs were recognized for their exceptional talent in the arts in celebration of National Migrant Workers’ Day

In commemoration of the 30th National Migrant Workers’ Day, a colorful and meaningful celebration was conducted by the OWWA Regional Welfare Office–NCR headed by Director Ma. Teresa Capa, together with our energetic members of OFW Family Circles, yesterday, June 6. One of the highlights of the program is the touching theatrical performance from the children continue reading : “Dear OWWA”: OFW Kids Deliver Heartfelt Messages at OWWA-NCR’s Migrant Workers’ Day Celebration

President Ferdinand R. visited Marcos Jr. at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, yesterday, June 3, to personally inspect the new facilities and find out the improvements in the airport since it was brought under the management of the New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC). As part of his walkthrough, the President toured the Immigration continue reading : OFW Lounge at NAIA, one of the areas inspected by President Marcos Jr. during his visit to Terminal 3

President Ferdinand R. visited Marcos Jr. at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, yesterday, June 3, to personally inspect the new facilities and find out the improvements in the airport since it was brought under the management of the New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC). As part of his walkthrough, the President toured the Immigration continue reading : OFW Lounge at NAIA, one of the areas inspected by President Marcos Jr. during his visit to Terminal 3