OWWA gets P1.2B for emergency repatriation in 2026
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OWWA: Taiwan OFW shelter not under its control
OWWA clarified that it does not operate overseas shelters, saying funding and management of migrant worker resource centers, including the Taiwan facility,…
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Jinggoy seeks 50 percent cut on OFW remittance fee
Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed a bill seeking to slash remittance fees for OFWs by half, ensuring transparency, financial protection, and education for Filipino…
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312 OFWs from Kuwait welcomed home
OWWA and PCSO welcomed 312 OFWs arriving from Kuwait through the “Bagong Taong Salubong sa OFWs,” distributing assistance and reaffirming government support…
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9 OFWs rescued from Myanmar repatriated
Nine overseas Filipino workers rescued from alleged human trafficking in Myanmar return safely to the Philippines, receiving immediate assistance as the…
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Filipina worker confirmed dead in Hong Kong fire
A Filipina worker was confirmed dead in the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong, with another in critical condition as authorities verify the status of affected Filipinos.
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Aid reaches OFWs in Hualien after Typhoon Ragasa
Over 500 Filipino workers in Hualien received financial aid, medical assistance, and government services through a DMW outreach following Typhoon Ragasa.
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Japan asked to offer more employment to Filipinos
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Free lab, medicines for OFWs on the way
OWWA launches free mobile clinic and pharmacy services for OFWs and their families under PhilHealth’s YAKAP program, providing checkups, lab tests, and…
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Bangkok, Cambodia migrant workers offices in the works
OWWA confirmed that a Migrant Workers Office will soon open in Bangkok to curb illegal recruitment of Filipinos in Southeast Asia, amid growing cases of…
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OWWA refutes claims of OFW Lounge closure
OWWA denies rumors of OFW Lounges closing at NAIA, confirming new lounges and upgrades are underway in Manila, Cebu, and Clark to better serve overseas…
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OWWA eyes free health, medicine programs
OWWA to provide free diagnostics, medicine, and enhanced health services for overseas Filipino workers and their families, in partnership with PhilHealth and…
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OWWA to launch free health, medicine programs
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will launch new health initiatives for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families, including free…
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OWWA aids ex-OFW amid son’s Usapan plea
Mark said the family’s hospital expenses have already reached AED 153,000 (about P2.37 million).
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Caunan Saudi-bound for Hamat OFWs
OWWA Administrator Patricia Caunan to visit Saudi Arabia following reports of OFWs evicted from Hamat Transportation accommodations, with ongoing negotiations…
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Cardiac arrest claims traveling OFW’s life
A Filipino OFW returning from Kuwait tragically dies of cardiac arrest en route to Dumaguete; OWWA confirms incident and extends assistance to the grieving…
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Gov’t continues OFW repatriation from Israel
‘Everything is moving forward now since the alert level has been lowered to Alert Level 2.’
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