Hello Kabayan! Are you an OFW with a problem, or do you have a relative who is an OFW and needs help? Just call the OWWA 24/7 Hotline at 1348 or send a message to the OWWA OPC account of the OWWA 24/7 Operation Center: https://www.facebook.com/owwa.cares.3 Madaming ways to connect with OWWA! Hello Kabayan! Ikaw continue reading : There are many ways to connect with OWWA!
After three months of non-payment and abandoning their principal in San Diego, USA, four fishermen safely returned to the Philippines yesterday, February 14. DMW Team led by Asec welcomed them. Levi Alcantara and the OWWA to ensure their status. They were immediately provided with airport assistance, food, financial assistance, and assistance for their temporary accommodation continue reading : Four Filipino fishermen from San Diego successfully returned home with the help of OWWA and DMW
Love is in the Air at OWWA! The Valentine’s Day celebration here at OWWA Central Office, Pasay is happy and full of good vibes! From surprises, special treats, and bonding moments, the love and happiness of our staff and guests were felt. Because of OWWA, we don’t just offer services we also offer care and continue reading : Love and joy are felt at OWWA this Valentine’s Day!
Once again, we were able to deport a total of 29 OFWs and two dependents from Israel aboard flight EK332 at NAIA Terminal 3, last night, February 13. They were immediately welcomed by the OWWA Airport Team and staff from the Department of Migrant Workers. OWWA extended financial assistance, food & transportation assistance and hotel continue reading : 29 OFWs and two dependents from Israel have returned to the country
New Logo, New Service Symbol! More modern form, same goal—to provide continuous support and concern for our OFWs. The new OWWA logo reflects the agency’s commitment to remain in the hands of every Filipino migrant wherever in the world. Learn the meaning behind the new OWWA logo! Bagong Logo, Bagong Simbolo ng Serbisyo! Mas modernong continue reading : The New OWWA Logo
BALIKBAYAN BOXES, SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED! This February 12, we have successfully retrieved the Balikbayan boxes of our fellow OFWs! This comes after the careful focus of OWWA and DMW, following the February 4 hearing in the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs. Thank you for your continued cooperation to ensure that our OFWs are able to continue reading : The balikbayan boxes of OFWs have been successfully retrieved
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
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