A total of 75 OFWs and eight (dependents from Lebanon aboard Flight QR928 at NAIA Terminal 3, last night, February 11. The repatriated OFWs were immediately welcomed by OWWA and given immediate assistance such as food, transportation, and hotel accommodation if needed. Our countrymen were also assisted to go back to their respective provinces as continue reading : 75 OFWs and eight dependents from Lebanon have returned to the country

The number of OFWs being repatriated from Lebanon continues to increase. Arrived safely in the country last night, February 10, an additional batch of 52 OFWs and an infant from Lebanon, aboard Flight QR932 at NAIA Terminal 3. Our Countrymen have received competent assistance from various government agencies for resumption in the country. Continuing coordination continue reading : 52 OFWs and one infant from Kuwait have returned to the country

After the immediate action of OWWA, DMW, and officials in Saudi, Rieshelyne Olit, our compatriot who sought bail for allegedly mistreatment by her employer, was safely captured. In a video call, OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio personally talked to Rieshelyne to confirm her condition. – His salary and benefits have been paid – Preparing his repatriation continue reading : Swift Action: OWWA, DMW Secure OFW’s Safe Return

With OWWA’s continuous service to our Countrymen OFWs, another countryman was helped in her time of need. OFW Dolly Olandia, a household service worker in Hong Kong, has experienced a tremendous ordeal after she was struck by Hemorrhagic Stroke. Upon returning home to the Philippines, he had a connecting flight to Cotabato, but due to continue reading : She is Dolly

OWWA’s new logo was officially launched last February 5 reflecting stronger support and dedicated service for our OFWs! Bagong OWWA logo, sagisag ng bagong yugto sa serbisyo para sa OFWs! Opisyal nang inilunsad ang bagong logo ng OWWA noong Pebrero 5 na sumasalamin sa mas matibay na suporta at serbisyong alay para sa ating mga continue reading : New OWWA logo, a symbol of a new era in service for OFWs!

Last night, February 6, we distributed luggage bags, luggage tags, and document cases to our OFWs in NAIA Terminal 3 a simple reminder that you are not alone in your journey. Wherever you go, you carry the love and support of an entire nation. Para sa bawat pangarap na bitbit ninyo, may munting alay kaming continue reading : For every dream you carry, we have a small offering to accompany you.

An emotional homecoming took place on Tuesday, February 4, when OFW Rochelle Krick returned to the Philippines after suffering a stroke in Singapore. At 42, a mother of two, and had served as a household service worker (HSW) for over a decade, Rochelle has not been through it after she suffered a stroke in January continue reading : She is Rochelle

There are stricter border checks in the Schengen area. Plan the trip in advance and ensure paperwork is complete for a hassle-free crossing of borders. Heads up, mga kabayan sa Europe! May mas mahigpit na border checks sa Schengen area. Planuhin ang biyahe nang maaga at siguraduhing kompleto ang papeles para sa hassle-free na pagdaan continue reading : Heads up, countrymen in Europe!

Our repatriation was still on going when we were able to return home last Saturday, February 1 of 20 OFWs and four minors from Kuwait aboard Flight EK336 at NAIA Terminal 3. They were immediately welcomed by OWWA and given food assistance, transportation assistance to go home to their provinces, hotel accommodation, if needed and continue reading : 20 OFWs and four minors from Kuwait have returned to the country

To accelerate and improve the programs and services for our OFWs and their families, 49 new employees are officially part of OWWA! Deputy Administrator Emma Sinclair led their oath last January 28 in a hybrid oath-taking ceremony at OWWA Central Office, Pasay City. 49 Bagong Lingkod-Bayan, Opisyal nang Bahagi ng OWWA! Upang mas mapabilis at continue reading : 49 New Public Servants, Officially Part of OWWA!