After a lot of ordeal, the 22 Filipino seafarers aboard the ship MV Grande Brasile, which caught fire en route to France, have safely returned home to the country. They immediately turned to OWWA for help, and they weren’t disappointed—they were immediately given the financial help to get back on their feet. OWWA Administrator Arnell continue reading : 22 Filipino seafarers aboard MV Grande Brasile welcomed and assisted by OWWA

For stronger labor protection and more effective reintegration programs, OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio together with DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac and ILO Assistant Director-General Manuela Tomei met with 70 OFWs and their families from Bulacan, Bataan, Pampanga, and Tarlac today, February 27, in San Francisco. Fernando, Pampanga. As part of the continuous support to the health continue reading : OWWA, DMW, and ILO unite for stronger protection and reintegration of OFWs

We are here, ready to listen and help! For your question or assistance, call the OWWA Hotline 1348. Available 24/7 for your service. Wherever you are in the world, there is always OWWA ready to help you, Countryman! 24/7 handang makinig at tumulong! Nandito kami, handang makinig at tumulong! Para sa inyong tanong o tulong, continue reading : 24/7 ready to listen and help!

Admin Arnell Ignacio personally visited today OFW Leslie Gey Diaz, who suffered severe abuse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Upon seeing Leslie, Admin Arnell couldn’t contain his emotions—he immediately hugged it while they were both in tears. Felt the weight of what Leslie went through, and at that moment, not only as the head of OWWA continue reading : OFW Leslie Diaz, personally visited by Admin Arnell Ignacio

Welcome back, fellow countrymen! Our repatriation continues as we were able to send home 36 OFWs from Kuwait aboard Flight EK336 at NAIA Terminal 3, today, February 23. They were immediately welcomed by the OWWA Airport Team and given food assistance, transportation assistance to go home to their provinces, hotel accommodation, if needed and financial continue reading : 36 OFWs from Kuwait have already returned to the country

OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio personally visited the wake of OFW Dafnie Nacalaban at Molave, Zamboanga Del Sur to extend OWWA’s heartfelt condolences and support to his family, today, February 23. During his visit, he spoke frankly with Dafnie’s bereaved wife and child, listening to their thoughts, and ensuring they were not alone in their fight continue reading : Admin Arnell Ignacio personally expressed condolences to the family of OFW Dafnie Nacalaban; extended help and support

WELCOME BACK COUNTRY, KABAYAN! OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio gladly welcomed OFW Juliet Dunan who landed last night at NAIA Terminal 1 from Jeddah, KSA. OFW Juliet underwent the repatriation assistance program of OWWA and because of this Admin Arnell personally extended the cash assistance to help her resumption here in the country. This is a continue reading : OFW from Jeddah, personally assisted by Admin Arnell in his/her repatriation

After the long wait and hard work of the government, the remains of OFW Dafnie Nacalaban arrived tonight and are set to go home to their province to be with her family for the last time. OFW Dafnie was reported missing since October 2024 by her second employer in Kuwait. Two months later, his body continue reading : The remains of OFW Dafnie Nacalaban have arrived in the country tonight

To improve service for our OFWs and their families, selected OWWA employees underwent Training on Maximizing Productivity Through Digital Transformation! With Database Management Essentials and Upgrading MS Office Skills, we will be able to respond to the needs of our countrymen abroad and their loved ones faster, efficient, and with quality. OWWA employees sumailalim sa continue reading : OWWA employees undergo Digital Training for faster and higher-quality service to OFWs

You don’t need a cape to be called a hero. You, Kabayan, are the true HERO of your family! OWWA salutes you for your sacrifice and dedication. Ikaw ang Bayani ng iyong Pamilya! Hindi mo kailangang may kapa para matawag na bayani. Ikaw, Kabayan, ang tunay na HERO ng iyong pamilya! Saludo sa’yo ang OWWA continue reading : You are the Hero of your Family!