To avail of OWWA’s programs and services, OFWs and their families are urged to visit the nearest OWWA office. For those in Region 10 or “Northern Mindanao,” they can go to the Regional Welfare Office (RWO) in Cagayan de Oro City, or to its Satellite Offices in the provinces.
There are five provinces that make up Region 10: Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, and the island province of Camiguin. According to the 2024 census, there are more than 5 million people living in this region.
OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) 10
OWWA RWO 10 is located in Cagayan de Oro City, which is based in Misamis Oriental, but is governed independently from the province. More than 740,000 live here as of 2024, making it the most populous city in Region 10, and the 10th most populous city in the Philippines.
The OWWA regional office is situated on the second floor of Trinidad Building in Cagayan de Oro City. People can come here every Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Address: 2nd flr., Trinidad Bldg. Yacapin St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental
Telephone: (088) 857-5723 / 0917-548-0033
Email: region10@owwa.gov.ph
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OWWARWO10/
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Image Credit: OWWA 10 / Facebook
OWWA RWO 10 Satellite Offices
From its regional office in Cagayan de Oro City, OWWA operates three satellite offices in Region 10, specifically in: Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; Iligan City, Lanao del Norte; and Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental.
Bukidnon Satellite Office
The OWWA Satellite Office in Bukidnon is located in the provincial capital, Malaybalay City. It is based in the Provincial PESO Office.
Address: Provincial PESO Office, Old Hospital, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
Telephone: 0917-324-6405
Iligan City/Lanao del Norte Satellite Office
In Lanao del Norte, the OWWA Satellite Office is situated in Iligan City, which is geographically grouped within the province, but governed independently from it. The office is located on the second floor of Robinsons Place Iligan, at the Lingkod Pinoy Center.
Address: 2nd Floor, Lingkod Pinoy Center, Robinsons Place, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte
Telephone: 0917-700-6858
Misamis Occidental Satellite Office
The OWWA Satellite Office in Misamis Occidental can be found in the provincial capital, Oroquieta City — at PESO Oroquieta City Town Center, to be exact.
Address: PESO Oroquieta City Town Center, Oroquieta City
Telephone: 0965-873-9918
Video: OWWA RWO 10 Offers SESP Program
One of OWWA’s programs is the Skills for Employment Scholarship Program (SESP), which provides OFWs and their families the opportunity to acquire in-demand skills through accredited training institutions. Aside from the OFWs themselves, their spouses, children, or siblings can join the program. Watch this video for more details about SESP:
As you can see, OFWs and their families in Region 10 have much to gain from OWWA’s programs and services. Notably, the regional office in Cagayan de Oro City has recently begun issuing the OWWA e-Card for all active members. Check out this guide to learn more about the e-Card.