28 victims of illegal recruitment were immediately handled by OWWA at the Central Office after they sought help from Senator Raffy Tulfo last January 14. The victims were recruited through a Facebook post encouraging them to pay from ₱10,000 to ₱37,000 for medical and visa processing. Unfortunately, they received fake visas and job offer letters. continue reading : OWWA, a partner for victims of illegal recruitment

A momentous day took place at the OFW Lounge in NAIA Terminal 1 as OWWA celebrated its 1st anniversary and the recognition of the 500,000th OFW Lounge visitors! OFW Jose Diva, an OFW for 20 years and a factory manager in Malaysia, returned to the Philippines to be with his family. After weeks of vacation, continue reading : OFW Lounge at NAIA T1: One year of service and care, benefiting over 500,000 OFWs!

Happy 1st Anniversary, OFW Lounge! The OFW Lounge at Terminal 1 has now been serving for one year, and with your continued support, we are even more inspired to provide heartfelt service. To every OFW who has passed through, thank you so much. This lounge is dedicated to your comfort and relaxation. Happy 1st Anniversary, continue reading : Happy 1st Anniversary, OFW Lounge!

OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio visited and personally expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased OFW in Kuwait today, January 13. During Admin Arnell’s visit to the bereaved family in Montalban Rizal, he expressed the condolences of DMW-OWWA and assured that the government will do everything to bring home the body of such OFW continue reading : Admin Arnell Ignacio personally extended his condolences to the family of the OFW who passed away in Kuwait

Secretary Hans Cacdac personally sympathized with the family of OFW Dafnie Nacalaban, who reportedly passed away after being missing for two months in Kuwait. DMW assured assistance and continuous engagement with DFA and Kuwaiti authorities to achieve justice for our Countrymen. Personal na nakiramay si Secretary Hans Cacdac sa pamilya ni OFW Dafnie Nacalaban, na continue reading : Secretary Hans Cacdac personally sympathized with the family of OFW Dafnie Nacalaban, who reportedly passed away after being missing for two months in Kuwait.

While handling your paperwork, expect an all-out care of OWWA! Today we personally gave and delivered Migrant’s Brew coffee to our Countrymen so they can have coffee first while they handle their papers here at OWWA Central Office. Habang inaasikaso ang inyong mga papeles, asahan ang all-out alaga ng OWWA! Ngayong araw ay personal na continue reading : OWWA Cares: Migrant’s Brew and VIP Service for Our Fellow Citizens!

We welcomed the New Year continuing to serve our Countrymen in need! This first day of 2025, we successfully handled 37 walk-in distressed OFWs at OWWA Central Office in Pasay City. Sinalubong natin ang Bagong Taon na patuloy sa pagbibigay serbisyo sa ating mga Kababayang nangangailangan! Ngayong unang araw ng 2025, matagumpay nating naasikaso ang continue reading : New Year, Continued Service: 37 Distressed OFWs Assisted at OWWA Central Office

We were once again able to deport a total of 23 OFWs from Israel, last night, December 27. They were immediately welcomed by the OWWA Airport Team and staff from Department of Migrant Workers and given financial assistance. OWWA also extended food & transportation assistance and hotel accommodation, if necessary for our countrymen. Muli na continue reading : 23 OFWs from Israel have safely returned to the country

Christmas Welcome 2024 Continues! Today at Clark International Airport, we gladly welcomed our Women going home to the country headed by The OWWA Region 3 under the leadership of Regional Director Ma. Lourdes Reyes. In giving and distributing Christmas gifts, Ms. Philippines Globe 2024 Jasmin Castro Bungay and TINBO who also distributed loot bags to continue reading : Christmas Welcome 2024 continues in Clark with Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2024 Jasmin Bungay

Our repatriation operations for our countrymen from Abu Dhabi will continue today as an additional batch of 23 OFWs will return to the country aboard flight PR659 at NAIA Terminal 1, December 27. These Countrymen of ours are among those who availed of the UAE Amnesty Program that started September 1, 2024 where they were continue reading : 23 OFWs from Abu Dhabi have returned to the country