GOOD NEWS! The Overseas Welfare Workers Administration (OWWA) will send financial support to Overseas Filipino Workers affected by the financial crisis in Saudi Arabia. Affected OFWs such as those stranded or unpaid, shall receive financial assistance which will be given directly to them. Whether you are staying in camp sites, living out or repatriated back […]
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OWWA Benefits That Disabled OFW’s May Get | Requirements And Procedures
Here is a list of OWWA benefits which are available for OFW members and the requirements for a claim. Overseas Filipinos are considered to be the modern day heroes. Their sacrifice and contribution to the growth of our economy are remarkable. That is why the government has never stopped in providing assistance and aid so […]
OWWA To Grant Financial Aid For OFW Families From Areas Hit by Lawin
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will be offering a one-time cash aid for OFWs and their families who are victims of recent supertyphoon Lawin (Haima) which struck the greater part of northern Luzon the previous week. Those who will be included in this Cash Relief Assistance Program being offered by the Overseas Workers Welfare […]
How To Claim OWWA P26,000 Financial Assistance For KSA OFWs
News recently broke that the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will be offering an exclusive one-time financial assistance worth Php 20,000.00 for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) stranded in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). OFWs who are qualified for the said grant are those who have not receive their salaries or end-of-service benefits from the […]
OWWA, PhilHealth To Offer New Medical Aid for OFWs
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) are offering new supplemental medical assistance program that will greatly benefit overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Rebecca Calzado, OWWA Administrator, and Alexander Padila (PhilHealth president and CEO) have signed a memorandum of agreement for MEDplus, a new one-time financial assistance program that will benefit […]
New OWWA Laws Mean More Benefits for OFWs
Several blog entries ago, we shared with you about that new law regarding the creation of a new charter for the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). Known as the Republic Act 10801 or the OWWA act, the new law further defines the functions of the agency, the board of trustees, and the secretariat. Moreover, it […]
New OWWA Law To Provide Greater Protection for OFWs
OFWs, rejoice! A new law has been authored and approved for your benefit. According to Senator Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, acting chairman of the Senate labor committee and one of the principal authors of the new law, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will be a greater source of protection for OFWs working across the world. […]