LOOK: The Madagascar Exchange Mission on Labor Migration headed by Hon. Lanto Rahajarizafy, Director General for Development Partnerships and the Diaspora, Ministry of Foreign Affairs visited the OWWA Central Office to discuss the operations, programs, and services offered by the agency for our Filipino Countrymen, today, May 27. Mainit silang sinalubong nina Deputy Administrator for continue reading : Knowledge exchange on labor migration highlighted during Madagascar’s visit to OWWA
Representatives from different government agencies gathered for the 2025 3rd Meeting of the Inter-Agency Committee for the Celebration of the Month of Overseas Filipinos and International Migrants Day (IAC-MOF) here at the OWWA Center Building today, May 27. Hosted by Deputy Administrator Mary Melanie H. Quiño is the said meeting with the representatives from PMRW, continue reading : OWWA led the 3rd IAC-MOF meeting together with various government agencies
Nothing compares to the pain of losing a loved one especially if they are abroad at the time of their passing. That’s why #OWWA, partnering with DMW and DFA, is wholehearted, in bringing home the remains of our five OFW compatriots from Myanmar, four of whom were victims of the earthquake. The cremated remains of continue reading : Remains of OFWs who died in Myanmar last March have been repatriated to the Philippines
In the Loyalty and Service Awards Ceremony held yesterday, May 23, OWWA honored long-serving employees—from 10 to 40 years—as well as newly retirees whose lives were dedicated to helping our OFWs. It’s not just a ceremony. This is a proof that the heart of OWWA are the people who never stop loving the agency’s mandate. continue reading : Service with a heart cannot be equal to time
Another distressed OFW was immediately helped by OWWA headed by Administrator PY Caunan. After Kabayan went through a lot abroad, he was immediately taken action and given financial assistance—a step to get back up and start again. Though we cannot erase the wounds of the past, OWWA will make sure that every OFW has something continue reading : OFW allegedly abandoned at the airport by employer receives assistance from OWWA
OWWA was included in the celebration of philippines –Czech Republic Friendship Week held on Wednesday, May 21, at Robinsons Galleria. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J led it. Cacdac and attended by officials from the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Manila. The opening program featured the introduction of OWWA’s programs and services for OFWs—which continue reading : OWWA services highlighted during the Philippines-Czech Republic Friendship Week Celebration
LOOK: OWWA Administrator PY Caunan led the giving of financial assistance to the Masongsong family today, May 22, at the OWWA Center Building in Pasay City in aid of their recovery from the tragedy that happened last May 4 at the departure area of NAIA Terminal 1. Financial assistance was personally received by OFW Denmark continue reading : OWWA provides financial assistance to the Masongsong family involved in the NAIA incident
OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan visited the OFW Lounge at NAIA Terminal 3 today to conduct an inspection and personally greet our countrymen. As part of his goal to improve the pre-flight experience of every OFW, Admin PY circled the lounge to ensure the facility is neat, clean, and comfortable. Aside from the inspection, continue reading : Admin PY Caunan personally inspected the OFW Lounge at NAIA Terminal 3
“The people’s funds especially the OFWs funds, are sacred that’s why we need to examine the programs of OWWA… ” – Admin PY Caunan, New Administrator of OWWA. OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan went front to members of the media yesterday, May 17, in a media conference held at Dapo Restaurant, to unveil the continue reading : New OWWA Administrator PY Caunan vowed to further expand services for OFWs
LOOK: OWWA Incoming Administrator Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan and Outgoing Administrator Arnell Ignacio hold meeting for transition. This afternoon, May 16, 2025, Atty was formally sworn in. Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan as the new Administrator of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in front of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac. Before continue reading : Atty. Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan has formally taken her oath as the new OWWA Administrator; a transition meeting with outgoing Administrator Arnell Ignacio was conducted
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