Once again, we were able to send home a total of 53 OFWs and an infant from Israel aboard flight EK332 at NAIA Terminal 3, tonight, January 30. They were immediately welcomed by the OWWA Airport Team and staff from the Department of Migrant Workers and the Department of Health. OWWA extended financial assistance, food continue reading : 53 OFWs and one infant from Israel have returned to the country!
As part of their ministry and corporate social responsibility, Selah Pods Hotel Management, in cooperation with OWWA and Pastors Daniel Macabudbud and Rolando Diaresco Jr., conducted a Psychosocial Intervention and Stress Management Activity last January 28, 2025. It was attended by 45 distressed OFWs temporarily staying at Selah Pods Hotel while waiting for their earliest continue reading : 45 Distressed OFWs Participate in Stress Management Activity while waiting for Repatriation
The Ceremonial MOA Signing between OWWA and Local Chief Executives headed by Administrator Arnell Ignacio for the establishment of Migrants Desk, in conjunction with the MDO Congress across Region 1 was successfully done today, January 30, at Widus Hotel, Clark, Pampanga. A total of 26 Mayors and 129 Migrant Desk Officers (MDOs) were present to continue reading : Ceremonial MOA Signing Successfully Conducted for Expanded Services to OFWs
Your achievements are proof of your unwavering hard work and dedication. We’re glad the OWWA scholarship helped your education and be part of your journey to success. We at OWWA are extremely proud of you! Congratulations, Lawrence Almendares! Ang iyong mga tagumpay ay patunay ng iyong hindi matitinag na pagsusumikap at dedikasyon. Masaya kami na continue reading : Congratulations, Lawrence Almendares!
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Delegation led by Hon. Miyamoto Sumi, Director of Industrial Development and Public Policy Division of JICA visited the OWWA Central Office today to discuss the operations, programs, and services offered by OWWA and JICA for our Filipino Countrymen. Deputy Administrator Emma Sinclair, Overseas Operations Director Rosalia Susana Bahia-Catapang, Chief continue reading : Japan International Cooperation Agency delegation visited the OWWA Central Office
Welcome back, fellow countrymen! Our repatriation is still on going as we were able to go home this morning, January 27 of 21 OFWs 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 continue reading : 21 OFWs from Kuwait have returned home to the country
Rest in Peace, Kabayan… Our late fellow OFW Jenny Alvarado was buried this morning, January 26. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) are one in giving assistance to the orphaned family of OFW Jenny. Rest in peace, fellow countryman. Your memory will remain in our hearts. Pag-alala at continue reading : Remembrance and Farewell: The remains of OFW Jenny Alvarado have been laid to rest
Philippine Ambassador to Oman Raul Hernandez visited OWWA to meet with Administrator Arnell Ignacio today, January 24. Their colorful conversation focused on strengthening initiatives and programs that will provide more support to our OFW compatriots in Oman, as well as improving their conditions and services. OWWA continues to focus on steps to facilitate and improve continue reading : Strengthened program for OFWs in Oman was discussed by Ambassador Hernandez and Administrator Arnell
Under the directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr and under the One Country Team Approach of the government, the help and support of government agencies led by the DFA, DMW and OWWA for Filipino Seafarers continues. With this, OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio instructed the Repatriation Assistance Division (OWWA-RAD) to make sure that all their continue reading : 17 Filipino Seafarers who were recently freed from Yemen after a year of captivity arrived tonight at NAIA Terminal 1
OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio and OWWA MIMAROPA Regional Director Gerald “Dindi” Tan led the visit to the farm project of Sablayan Migrant Workers Association (SMWA) in Occidental Mindoro. Mayor Walter Bong Marquez of the Municipality of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, were also fortunate to be their partner in the growth of this project. Because of the continue reading : Visit of Admin Arnell Strengthens the Tulong Puso Program for OFW Farmers
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