LOOK: The Filipino Community in Macau and OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio had a meet and greet at Chinnery Artyzen, Grand Lapa, Macau SAR. In the said activity, Admin Arnell starred the different programs and services of DMW and OWWA for our OFWs and he also conveyed the message of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr that continue reading : OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio held a meet and greet with the Filipino Community in Macau

LOOK: OWWA Officials led by Administrator Arnell Ignacio paid a courtesy call today to Macau Consul General Edna May G. Lazaro, where Welfare Officer Joyce Dalisay and Labor Attaché Hector Cruz welcomed them warmly. In the said meeting, possible collaborations were discussed to bring closer and strengthen OWWA’s programs and services for our OFWs in continue reading : OWWA and the Philippine Consulate in Macau hold a meeting to strengthen services for OFWs

LOOK: Thanksgiving and Dedication Ceremony for DMW-OWWA OFW Global Center in Hongkong was held today. This OFW Global Center was established in compliance with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive to provide a proper facility to our OFWs in Hongkong. This Center is located at the 18th Floor, United Center, Admiralty Bldg and contains various continue reading : The Global Center for OFWs in Hong Kong was established in response to President Marcos’ directive

HAPPENING NOW: Our OFWs are already in Hong Kong for the Thanksgiving of DMW-OWWA OFW Global Center. For our OFWs in Hong Kong, you can still catch up at OFW Global Center located at 18th floor, United Center, Admiralty Bldg. See you all there, mga Kabayan! HAPPENING NOW: Thanksgiving Celebration, dinagsa ng mga OFWs sa continue reading : HAPPENING NOW: Thanksgiving Celebration flooded with OFWs in Hong Kong!

In accordance with the directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, our OWWA Officials led by OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio are already in Hong Kong for the inspection and turnover of the new DMW-OWWA OFW Global Center—the new hangout of our Countrymen in HK! This facility aims to provide a center to be a safe continue reading : The new DMW-OWWA OFW Global Center in Hong Kong has been inspected by Administrator Arnell Ignacio!

As part of the Women’s Month celebration, OWWA Overseas Office Taiwan participated in the Free Legal Aid Clinic conducted by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) and MWO-Taipei, partner of the Integrated Bar of the philippines – Quezon City Chapter. This activity aims to provide free legal assistance and consultation to our countrymen, especially continue reading : OWWA Taiwan held a Free Legal Aid and other activities in celebration of Women’s Month

In response to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr’s directive to focus on the ongoing rescue and relief operations for four (4) missing OFWs in Myanmar, our Crisis Communication and Monitoring Team is currently on alert at the newly established Crisis Communication Center here at OWWA Central Office. Recall that a powerful Magnitude 7.7 earthquake shook continue reading : OWWA Crisis Communication Center actively monitored the situation of the missing OFWs in Myanmar

To avoid any hassle or legal disputes abroad, make sure you have the right permit before conducting any event. According to the law of Saudi Arabia, public demonstrations and political rallies are strictly prohibited. Therefore, follow local regulations to avoid anything that may become a problem. For your inquiries, contact Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia. continue reading : Countrymen in Saudi Arabia, important reminder from the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh!

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake was recorded today, March 28, 2025, in Myanmar (epicenter: 620 km from Yangon) at around 12:50 PM Myanmar Time, and in Thailand (north and central areas, including Bangkok) at around 1:20 PM Thailand Time. As of now, no Filipino has been reported injured or affected by the earthquake in the continue reading : NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

As part of the implementation of the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM), Phase 2 of the Consultation Workshop and Competency-Based Management System (CBMS) Roll-Out for selected OWWA employees is now underway. This move aims to strengthen human resource practices in OWWA to better improve services for our OFWs. OWWA, continue reading : OWWA Strengthens HR Management under PRIME-HRM Phase 2