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OWWA repatriation updates

OFWs from Central Visayas reach 332k
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration in Central Visayas (OWWA VII) reported on 20 September that it is monitoring 332,456 overseas Filipino workers…
24 September 20241 MIN READ
14 seafarers return amid Houthi attacks
The first batch of Filipino crew members of bulker SW Northwind Vessel 1 have safely returned to the Philippines on Saturday, 1 September.
8 September 20241 MIN READ
OWWA: No incident reports received concerning Japan earthquake
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration announced on Monday that they have not received any incident reports affecting overseas Filipino workers in the…
2 January 20241 MIN READ
18 returning OFWs from Israel to receive financial aid — OWWA
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration said on Tuesday that 18 Filipinos are expected to arrive from Israel and will receive financial assistance for work…
17 October 20231 MIN READ
Senators ask DFA, DMW to prep for repatriation of Filipinos in Israel
Senators on Wednesday called on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Department of Migrant Workers to pre-position necessary resources for the repatriation of…
12 October 20232 MIN READ
BI ready to extend assistance to repatriated Filipinos
The Bureau of Immigration said it is ready to extend assistance to Filipinos who may possibly be repatriated due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and…
9 October 20231 MIN READ
Bong Go supports DMW, OWWA budget proposals; pushes for OFW Hospital institutionalization
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go expressed his unequivocal support for the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and its proposed budget during a budget…
20 September 20234 MIN READ
Palace: 8,000 distressed Filipinos repatriated this year
Nearly 8,000 distressed Filipinos living and working abroad have been repatriated this year, the Office of the Press Secretary said on Monday.
26 December 20221 MIN READ