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!
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!
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
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