The OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP) is a scholarship program offered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) government agency.OWWA ODSP – OFW Dependent Scholarship Program It aims to provide financial assistance to dependents of active Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to support their education in a state university in the Philippines. Here are the steps…
The Tabang OFW Program is a special educational assistance project initiated by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) specifically designed for college students who are dependents of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). This program aims to provide support to OFW families who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including cases where the OFW has…
For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) currently residing in Singapore, you have the option to renew your OWWA Singapore Appointment membership by scheduling an appointment at the POLO office, which is located in the same building as the Philippine Embassy in Singapore. During your visit, you will need to pay the membership fee and adhere to…
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has introduced the OFW e-CARD, an identification card aimed at enhancing the provision of government services to Overseas Filipino workers. This initiative is in line with President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to better cater to the needs of OFWs, whom he considers modern heroes. The OWWA OFW e-CARD serves as…
Escalating Instances of Household Workers Abandoning Employers: A Concern for the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Milan The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Milan has recently emphasized the importance for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to uphold their contractual obligations. This emphasis arises from the mounting grievances reported concerning Filipino individuals employed in Romania,…
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)dole-distressed-workers-assisted has provided assistance to more than 4.7 million Filipinos who were displaced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. In a report published on December 27, 2021, by the Philippine News Agency, it was revealed that the pandemic had severely impacted economies, affecting a significant number of…
One of the benefits you can receive from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is How to Apply OWWA Calamity Assistance Cash if you are an active member who has experienced a tragedy, such as a national calamity or one caused by humans. In this article, we will discuss the requirements and application process for…
For OFWs based in other regions in Saudi Arabia, please refer to the following information: Schedule OWWA Saudi Arabia Appointment and Membership in Riyadh and JeddahJeddah: If you are based in Jeddah, you can visit the POLO-OWWA Jeddah Office located in Al-Rehab District, Al-Waha Street to renew your OWWA membership. To book an appointment and…
To set up an appointment for OWWA renewal and pay for your membership at the POLO office in Doha, Qatar, please follow the guidelines outlined below: Visit the POLO Qatar online booking portal at https://booking.polodoha.com/. Log in to the portal using your credentials. Once logged in, you will see a calendar with a Doha Appointment…
To our fellow Filipino workers who are currently abroad and have been affected by the pandemic, we would like to inform you about the OASIS OWWA form, which is crucial in expediting the repatriation and assistance provided by the Philippine government. OASIS OASIS stands for OFW Assistance Information System, and it is an online form that…
