In response to the directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio immediately went straight to Kabayan Hotel last night to personally greet the 176 Filipinos rescued from illegal scam centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar who arrived on March 26. Admin talked to our countrymen listened to their story and made sure they continue reading : Admin Arnell visits 206 Filipinos who are victims of human trafficking in Myanmar

In a press briefing with the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio emphasized the government’s ongoing efforts to address the challenges faced by our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Administrator Arnell highlighted various OWWA initiatives in line with the directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to continuously improve OWWA’s services for our OFWs, continue reading : Action continues for our OFWs!

After intense ordeal in another country, 30 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar have returned to the Philippines aboard PR733 in NAIA Terminal 1, March 25. In collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social Welfare and Development continue reading : 30 Human Trafficking Victims from Myanmar Successfully Brought Home to the Philippines

Now, OFW Escalona is in the Philippines and safely returned to the hospital in her province. Our recovery doesn’t end here as we continue to make sure she has the support she receives for her recovery, from medical assistance to guidance for her family. To every OFW facing extreme trials, you are not alone. Our continue reading : OFW Who Fell into a Coma Safely Returns to the Philippines; OWWA Continues to Provide Assistance

After the psychosocial counseling session, eight seafarers who survived the maritime collision in the Humber Estuary dropped by the office of Admin Arnell Ignacio. Here, they got a chance to take a break and share their experience in a fun story time with Admin. Admin gave encouragement and made sure they were not alone in continue reading : Admin Arnell personally spoke with the eight seafarers from the Humber Estuary Incident

Today, we assured the psychosocial well-being of eight Filipino seafarers who returned home safely yesterday, March 18, through a psychosocial counseling session before their voyage home to their respective provinces. They will be remembered to be aboard the Portuguese-flagged cargo vessel “Solong”, which collided with the US oil tanker Stena Immaculate on March 10, 2025, continue reading : OWWA conducted Psychosocial Counseling for eight repatriated seafarers

Admin Arnell Ignacio attended the second day of Welfare Officers Assistance Services Pre-Deployment Training to personally express his support to our new Welfare Officers and Administrative Staff! He emphasized the value of care and dedication in serving our OFWs as they will be the backbone of our compatriots in need abroad. His message inspires to continue reading : Admin Arnell personally encouraged the new Welfare Officers and Administrative Staff to serve with dedication!

Eight (8) Filipino seafarers from the Portuguese-flagged cargo vessel “Solong” have successfully returned to the country, aboard flight EY440 this afternoon, March 18. They were among the crew of the ship “Solong”, which hit the US oil tanker Stena Immaculate on March 10, 2025, at the Humber Estuary, East Yorkshire, England. They were warmly welcomed continue reading : After a maritime collision in Hunter Estuary, eight Filipino seafarers have safely returned home!

OWWA successfully delivered the balikbayan boxes of OFW Magdalena Davu in Dinalupihan, Bataan, yesterday, March 17! Remember that on February 12, we were able to retrieve the balikbayan boxes of our fellow OFWs after the careful monitoring of OWWA and DMW. This follows the February 4 hearing of the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs. continue reading : OFW Magdalena’s balikbayan boxes were successfully delivered by OWWA to her home in Bataan

Under the leadership of Deputy Administrator Emma Sinclair, the week-long Welfare Officers Assistance Services Pre-Deployment Training started today to prepare our new Welfare Officers in providing more effective services to OFWs all over the world. In such training, important aspects of case management, crisis intervention, repatriation procedures, legal assistance, and other services that our OFWs continue reading : OWWA conducted Pre-Deployment Training for new Welfare Officers