19 OFWs, including two minors and one infant, have arrived home in the country from Kuwait base of Flight WY843 that landed at NAIA Terminal 1 last night, March 13. As part of the help to our countrymen, they were immediately given food assistance, transportation assistance for their return to the provinces, and hotel accommodation continue reading : 19 OFWs, two minors, and one infant from Kuwait have returned home to the country!
OWWA conducted Cloud Storage Orientation/Workshop to further develop data management and accelerate service for our Female OFWs! With the help of innovative technology, processing of important documents is safer and more organized for a more efficient and reliable OWWA! Digitally Ready! OWWA, mas Pinaunlad ang data management para sa OFWs Nagsagawa ang OWWA ng Cloud continue reading : Digitally Ready! OWWA Enhances Data Management for OFWs
OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio and Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Chairperson Dante Ang II met today to discuss the expanded and strengthened cooperation of the two agencies in providing services for our fellow Filipino women abroad. In the said meeting, OWWA Deputy Administrator for Operations Atty. Mary Melanie H. Quiño, where programs and initiatives that continue reading : OWWA and CFO held a meeting to strengthen services for OFWs
Our repatriation is still on going when we were able to go home this afternoon, March 12 of 15 OFWs from Kuwait aboard Flight GF154 at NAIA Terminal 3. They were immediately welcomed by OWWA and given food assistance, transportation assistance to go home to their provinces, hotel accommodation, if needed and financial assistance. 15 continue reading : 15 OFWs from Kuwait have returned to the country
Shared by OWWA Deputy Administrator for Operations Atty. Mary Melanie Quiño the key programs of OWWA for seafarers and OFWs in a Columbia Shipmanagement gathering this morning at the New World Hotel, March 10. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of OWWA facilities that provide support and comfort to our Filipino workers abroad: DMW-OWWA continue reading : OWWA showcases compassionate services for seafarers at the Columbia Ship Management event
Welcome back, fellow countrymen! Our repatriation is still ongoing when we were able to send home 34 OFWs from Kuwait aboard Flight GF154 at NAIA Terminal 3, yesterday, March 9. They were immediately welcomed by the OWWA Airport Team and given food assistance, transportation assistance to go home to their provinces, hotel accommodation, if needed continue reading : 34 OFWs from Kuwait have returned to the country
In continuation of the Women’s Month Celebration, a Holy Mass was held at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Church this Ash Wednesday—a day of reflection, prayer, and the beginning of the Lenten season. At the mass, we offered a prayer not only for the strength and success of our women, but also for the blessings continue reading : Beginning of Lent, offering of prayers for OFWs and Women
IT’S MARCH NOW, WOMEN! OWWA headed by Admin Arnell Ignacio started the National Women’s Month with a Virtual Flag Raising Ceremony, honoring our female employees and OFWs. There was a special song offering as a dedication to their excellence and sacrifices! It’s not just that! In every Regional Welfare Office, different activities were prepared to continue reading : OWWA welcomes National Women’s Month with honor and celebration
Deputy Administrator Mary Melanie Quiño attended the first meeting of the Technical Working Group (TWG) formed by the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs to study the fraudulent activities related to the shipping of balikbayan boxes. Concrete steps were discussed at the meeting to: Implement reforms on existing laws and regulations for more effective protection continue reading : OWWA joins efforts in addressing Balikbayan Box scams
OWWA is one with this National Women’s Month in promoting more inclusive and equal opportunities for women, especially among our OFWs! Under the theme “Women in All Sectors, Elevating Tomorrow in the New Philippines,” we recognize the vital role of women in building a more prosperous and progressive society. OWWA continues to provide support and continue reading : 2025 National Women’s Month
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