Guide

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are Filipinos who live and work abroad, often to provide better opportunities for their families back home. Each year, millions of Filipinos travel abroad to seek work, leaving their families to provide a more stable livelihood. OFWs are a major source of strength for the Philippine economy and society. Their contributions go far beyond just financial support, as they also foster cultural exchange and bring new skills back to the country. … READ MORE

OWWA works closely with a range of Philippine government agencies to support OFWs and their families. Through these partnerships, OFWs receive services covering welfare, legal, financial, employment, and reintegration needs. Below is an overview of the main government partners and how they collaborate with OWWA. Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) As the primary government agency for the protection of the rights and promotion of the welfare of OFWs, the DMW is OWWA’s parent agency. OWWA … READ MORE

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) serves as the central government agency for the support, development, and protection of OFWs and their families. Overseen by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), OWWA manages a wide range of programs that assist Filipino workers through every stage of their migration journey. The agency’s work ensures OFWs and their dependents are protected, informed, and empowered wherever they may be in the world. Vision OWWA aims to be the … READ MORE