In accordance with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure the safety and welfare of every Filipino worker everywhere in the world, a total of 47 OFWs from Kuwait, Israel, and the Red Sea successfully returned home to the country this Friday (June 11) and Saturday (June 12). Last Saturday night, July continue reading : 47 OFWs, including seafarers from MV Magic Seas, have safely returned to the Philippines
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fellow OFWs of OFW Leah Mosquera, a Filipino caregiver in Israel who passed away after almost a month of fighting for her life. Leah was among those injured in Rehovot, Israel on June 15, after a missile hit their flat. She continue reading : OWWA Statement on the Passing of OFW Leah Mosquera
In response to the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. who made sure that every Filipino worker wherever in the world is safe and protected, six (6) Filipino seafarers including the crew of MV Magic Seas safely returned to the Philippines today, July 11, after the incident of the attack by the Houthi group continue reading : OWWA and DMW welcomed the six seafarers who were victims of the Houthi attack in the Red Sea
Before you submit your application, make sure the OWWA membership of your parent or guardian who is an OFW is ACTIVE! 1. Active member = Paid from July 16, 2023 to July 16, 2025 2. There is a six-month grace period that expires July 17, 2025 but you should renew before the application process is continue reading : REMINDER TO THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED TO APPLY FOR THE OWWA SCHOLARSHIP SY 2025–2026
In the government’s continuous response to President Ferdinand R’s directive. Marcos Jr. assuring that “No Filipino will be left behind,” a total of 51 OFWs successfully returned to the country this Monday, July 7, from Lebanon, Thailand, and Jeddah under the repatriation efforts of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration continue reading : 51 OFWs from Lebanon, Thailand, and Jeddah successfully returned home through the repatriation efforts of DMW and OWWA
LOOK: In continual adherence to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr’s directive that “No Filipino Left Behind”, the fourth batch of OFWs from Israel under Voluntary Repatriation of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), today. Flight EY446 will rain at NAIA Terminal 3 tonight, July 10. The group consists of continue reading : Ongoing Repatriation: A New Batch of OFWs from Israel Has Returned to the Philippines
The total number of visitors to the OFW Lounge in NAIA Terminals 1 and 3 has reached one million! Today, July 9, the 1,000,000th visitor at the T3 lounge was recognized and honored by OWWA Administrator PY Caunan. Also gave out OWWA merchandise to our fellow OFWs who are in the lounge as gratitude for continue reading : 1 Million and Counting!
Application for Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) and OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP) is now open from July 16 to July 31, 2025! Find out where you qualify for and prepare your documents. EDSP o ODSP? Alin ang para sayo? Magbubukas na ang aplikasyon para sa Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) at OFW continue reading : EDSP or ODSP? Which one is for you?
On board Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 644, 25 Filipino workers arrived at NAIA Terminal 3. This batch is the third group of Filipinos to avail the Voluntrary Repatriation Program of DMW-OWWA since the chaos broke out in the Middle East. Upon their return to their country, financial assistance was immediately given to our countrymen to continue reading : LOOK: Just landed at NAIA Terminal 3, this Sunday, July 6, 2025 was welcomed by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac, OWWA Administrator PY Caunan and representatives of DOH and DSWD and other government agencies are among the 25 OFWs who voluntarily fled Israel
OWWA Administrator PY Caunan led the Flag Raising Ceremony this morning, July 7, at the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Main Office in Pasay City where it was attended virtually by our regional offices nationwide. In his message, Admin PY emphasized the agency’s aspiration to take to heart OWWA’s vision as a global leader and continue reading : OWWA Administrator PY Caunan led the Flag Raising Ceremony this morning, July 7, at the OWWA Main Office
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