Over 2,000 OFWs served by OWWA's transit lounge at NAIA

On a long trip, having a place to lie down, take a shower, and rest comfortably while waiting for the next flight is a huge relief.

This is what the OFW Transit Lounge at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 offers, which was formally launched on Wednesday, 11 November. Over 2,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have already been served since its operations began.

This is an additional facility to the existing OFW Lounge at Terminal 3. It features beds, massage chairs, a shower area, and hygiene kits so OFWs can rest and freshen up before continuing their journey.

Departing OFWs with a confirmed international flight, and OFWs arriving from an international flight with a connecting domestic flight to their province, may use this facility.

The transit lounge can accommodate up to 26 OFWs at the same time. Stays are limited to a maximum of three hours from check-in so that more OFWs can use the facility and rest. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on space availability.

"We know how exhausting a long journey can be, especially when you still have a connecting flight. We want our OFWs to have a comfortable place to lie down, take a shower, and recharge. Whether they are leaving for work or coming home to their families, we want them to feel cared for," said OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan.

The OFW Lounges are among the Alagang OWWA Centers established for OFWs to bring services closer to them and provide them with a proper place to seek assistance and rest.