Remains of OFWs who died in Myanmar last March have been repatriated to the Philippines

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

OFW allegedly abandoned at the airport by employer receives assistance from OWWA

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 services highlighted during the Philippines-Czech Republic Friendship Week Celebration

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

OWWA provides financial assistance to the Masongsong family involved in the NAIA incident

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

Admin PY Caunan personally inspected the OFW Lounge at NAIA Terminal 3

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

New OWWA Administrator PY Caunan vowed to further expand services for OFWs

“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

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

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

First Day of ISO 19011:2018 Training Course!

Formally started today, May 13, 2025, the Training Course on ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems led by OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio. This training is part of the continuous sharpening of OWWA employees’ competencies in internal auditing and quality management to ensure effective, transparent, and world-class services for our OFWs. Training will continue until continue reading : First Day of ISO 19011:2018 Training Course!