Your achievements are proof of your unwavering hard work and dedication. We’re glad the OWWA scholarship helped your education and be part of your journey to success. We at OWWA are extremely proud of you! Congratulations, Lawrence Almendares! Ang iyong mga tagumpay ay patunay ng iyong hindi matitinag na pagsusumikap at dedikasyon. Masaya kami na continue reading : Congratulations, Lawrence Almendares!

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Delegation led by Hon. Miyamoto Sumi, Director of Industrial Development and Public Policy Division of JICA visited the OWWA Central Office today to discuss the operations, programs, and services offered by OWWA and JICA for our Filipino Countrymen. Deputy Administrator Emma Sinclair, Overseas Operations Director Rosalia Susana Bahia-Catapang, Chief continue reading : Japan International Cooperation Agency delegation visited the OWWA Central Office

Welcome back, fellow countrymen! Our repatriation is still on going as we were able to go home this morning, January 27 of 21 OFWs from Kuwait aboard Flight EK336 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 continue reading : 21 OFWs from Kuwait have returned home to the country

Rest in Peace, Kabayan… Our late fellow OFW Jenny Alvarado was buried this morning, January 26. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) are one in giving assistance to the orphaned family of OFW Jenny. Rest in peace, fellow countryman. Your memory will remain in our hearts. Pag-alala at continue reading : Remembrance and Farewell: The remains of OFW Jenny Alvarado have been laid to rest

Philippine Ambassador to Oman Raul Hernandez visited OWWA to meet with Administrator Arnell Ignacio today, January 24. Their colorful conversation focused on strengthening initiatives and programs that will provide more support to our OFW compatriots in Oman, as well as improving their conditions and services. OWWA continues to focus on steps to facilitate and improve continue reading : Strengthened program for OFWs in Oman was discussed by Ambassador Hernandez and Administrator Arnell

Under the directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr and under the One Country Team Approach of the government, the help and support of government agencies led by the DFA, DMW and OWWA for Filipino Seafarers continues. With this, OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio instructed the Repatriation Assistance Division (OWWA-RAD) to make sure that all their continue reading : 17 Filipino Seafarers who were recently freed from Yemen after a year of captivity arrived tonight at NAIA Terminal 1

OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio and OWWA MIMAROPA Regional Director Gerald “Dindi” Tan led the visit to the farm project of Sablayan Migrant Workers Association (SMWA) in Occidental Mindoro. Mayor Walter Bong Marquez of the Municipality of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, were also fortunate to be their partner in the growth of this project. Because of the continue reading : Visit of Admin Arnell Strengthens the Tulong Puso Program for OFW Farmers

The number of OFWs being repatriated from Lebanon continues to increase Department of Migrant Workers and OWWA gladly welcomed an additional batch of 35 OFWs from Lebanon this afternoon, aboard Flight QR932 at NAIA Terminal 3. Our Countrymen have received competent assistance from various government agencies for resumption in the country. Bilang ng mga OFWs continue reading : 35 OFWs from Lebanon safely returned to the country

OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio visited OFW Jenny Alvarado’s wake to personally express sympathy and talk to her children last night, January 19. In addition to financial aid from Department of Migrant Workers OWWA is ensuring ongoing assistance for Alvarado’s five children, especially with their education. Other supports will continue, including funeral and burial assistance. We continue reading : Admin Arnell personally visited the wake of OFW Alvarado to extend condolences and support

Are you waiting for your next trip or assignment? Take a rest at Seafarers’ Hub! There are rest lounges, free coffee, WiFi, and training opportunities sure for you. Visit us at 1108 Mabini St., Zone 72, Brgy. 670 Ermita Manila City. Reminder: Take care of the hub—Clean as You Go for others to use, too! continue reading : Are you waiting for your next trip or assignment? Take a rest at Seafarers’ Hub!