In a historic step to protect Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families against the deception of temporary freight forwarders, the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) for a safer Balikbayan Box System was formally signed on Monday, June 9, at the DMW Central Office, Mandaluyong City. Presided by DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac signing, with continue reading : A Strengthened Balikbayan Box System Delivered Through the Newly Signed Joint Administrative Order Between DMW, OWWA, DOF, DTI, and BOC

OWWA, DMW, and DBM Meet to Strengthen Service for OFWs OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman met to discuss how OWWA can accelerate and expand the services provided to our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. DMW Assistant Secretary for Finance and Internal Management Lolet continue reading : OWWA and DMW Advocate for Additional Frontliners to Expand OFW Assistance

The government showed stronger unity for the welfare of OFWs in the National Reintegration Network (NRN) Service Caravan and Joint Memorandum Circular ceremonial signing to formally launch the NRN, last Saturday, June 7, at OSHC Compound, Quezon City. NRN is an inter-agency network composed of 16 government agencies that jointly signed the Joint Memorandum Circular continue reading : Joint Memorandum Circular for a Stronger Repatriation and Reintegration of OFWs Signed by 16 Government Agencies

Three young children of OFWs were recognized today, June 7, in an awarding ceremony held at OSHC Compound, Quezon City. This is in conjunction with the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new DMW Central Office and National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO) to be built. Poster making contest was held to recognize the talent of young continue reading : Three young children of OFWs were recognized for their exceptional talent in the arts in celebration of National Migrant Workers’ Day

In commemoration of the 30th National Migrant Workers’ Day, a colorful and meaningful celebration was conducted by the OWWA Regional Welfare Office–NCR headed by Director Ma. Teresa Capa, together with our energetic members of OFW Family Circles, yesterday, June 6. One of the highlights of the program is the touching theatrical performance from the children continue reading : “Dear OWWA”: OFW Kids Deliver Heartfelt Messages at OWWA-NCR’s Migrant Workers’ Day Celebration

President Ferdinand R. visited Marcos Jr. at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, yesterday, June 3, to personally inspect the new facilities and find out the improvements in the airport since it was brought under the management of the New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC). As part of his walkthrough, the President toured the Immigration continue reading : OFW Lounge at NAIA, one of the areas inspected by President Marcos Jr. during his visit to Terminal 3

President Ferdinand R. visited Marcos Jr. at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, yesterday, June 3, to personally inspect the new facilities and find out the improvements in the airport since it was brought under the management of the New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC). As part of his walkthrough, the President toured the Immigration continue reading : OFW Lounge at NAIA, one of the areas inspected by President Marcos Jr. during his visit to Terminal 3

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