When it comes to health concerns of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their dependents, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) coordinates with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, better known as PhilHealth. Created by virtue of Republic Act 7875 or the “National Health Insurance Act of 1995,” PhilHealth is a government corporation attached to the Department … READ MORE
While the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) provides welfare services for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families, the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) caters to their banking needs. OFBank is a branchless, digital-only bank that offers banking and financial services to Overseas Filipinos (OFs), OFWs, and their beneficiaries. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the … READ MORE
When it comes to facilitating educational programs for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families, one of the government agencies that the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) works with is the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Created on May 18, 1994 through Republic Act No. 7722, CHED is mandated to: promote relevant and quality higher … READ MORE
In cases where an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) has passed away abroad, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has a special program for the surviving dependents: the Education and Livelihood Assistance Program (ELAP). This program provides educational support for the OFW’s child or sibling, as well as livelihood support for his/her spouse, child, parent, or … READ MORE
While the Department of Education (DepEd) implements policies and programs on basic education, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is focused on technical vocational education and training. Both agencies work closely with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) when it comes to educational programs for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. TESDA … READ MORE
One of the benefits of being an Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) member is access to educational scholarships and training programs. For this purpose, the agency works closely with the Department of Education (DepEd). The DepEd is responsible for designing and implementing policies, plans, and programs in formal and non-formal basic education. It oversees all … READ MORE
As part of its mandate to implement welfare programs for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) partners with other government agencies. One of these is the Social Security System or SSS. Created by virtue of Republic Act No. 1161 or the “Social Security Act of 1954,” the SSS … READ MORE
Created in the 1980s, the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) is a government-owned corporation under the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD). It is more commonly known as the Pag-IBIG Fund, an acronym that stands for “Pagtutulungan sa Kinabukasan: Ikaw, Bangko, Industriya, at Gobyerno.” The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) works closely with … READ MORE
APRIL 13, 2026 – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) participated in the hearing of the Senate Committee on Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (PROTECT). Created in March 2026, this is an ad hoc committee that addresses the socioeconomic effects of the Middle East crisis. Likewise, OWWA also joined the … READ MORE
APRIL 13, 2026 – Department of Social and Welfare Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian urged repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to apply for the agency’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), as this can help them when they return to their hometowns. Aside from the DSWD, other agencies like the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the … READ MORE