MARCH 27, 2026 – In Samar, the city government of Calbayog launched on Friday an online platform that aims to support and strengthen communication for its residents who are living and working abroad, especially those in the Middle East. The platform, i-Konek Calbayog Registry Portal, was developed to help build an extensive database of Calbayog … READ MORE
MARCH 27, 2026 – To make payment of membership contributions easier and more accessible, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with GCash, a subsidiary of Globe Telecom and the leading “mobile wallet” and “finance super-app” in the Philippines. The partnership signing was led by OWWA Administrator Patricia … READ MORE
MARCH 16, 2026 – The Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Dana Kursh on Monday visited the wake of Mary Ann de Vera, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was killed during a missile strike in Tel Aviv, Israel. The wake, held in Basista, Pangasinan, was also visited by Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) chief Patricia Yvonne … READ MORE
MARCH 5, 2026 – Posts have been circulating online about a PHP 150,000 financial assistance from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). To make the posts appear legitimate, AI videos, “deepfakes,” and other methods were used. Supposedly, the cash aid would be given to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who … READ MORE
FEBRUARY 16, 2026 – During its first press briefing for 2026, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) presented important updates on funding, membership, facilities, and services. These include updates regarding the OWWA Trust Fund, the Seafarers’ Welfare Center, the Alagang OWWA Fund, scholarship programs, and other services for OFWS and their families. As part of … READ MORE
FEBRUARY 13, 2026 – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), through the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), has officially opened the Seafarers’ Welfare Center, a dedicated space for supporting, protecting, and empowering Filipino seafarers. Dubbed as “a one-stop shop” for Pinoy seafarers and their families, the Seafarers’ Welfare Center provides government services from SSS, PhilHealth, and … READ MORE