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OWWA

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is a government agency dedicated to supporting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families through various services, including health programs, financial assistance, and facility improvements. It actively combats misinformation and collaborates with other agencies to ensure the well-being of OFWs both locally and abroad. Recent initiatives include launching free health services, expanding OFW lounges, and providing aid to OFWs in distress.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sun, September 14, 2025 at 8:12 AM

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Recent developments on OWWA

Sat, September 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM

OWWA debunks fake news on OFW Lounge closure

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has debunked online reports claiming that OFW Lounges are facing closure due to budget shortages, labeling them as 'fake news.'

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM

OWWA launches free health programs for OFWs

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is launching new health programs offering free diagnostic services and medicines to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families.

Thu, August 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM

Philippines offers legal aid to 6 OFWs arrested in Hong Kong

The Philippine government has pledged full legal and welfare support for six OFWs arrested in Hong Kong on charges of unapproved employment and other offenses.

Wed, August 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM

6 Filipinos arrested in HK for unlicensed dental clinic

Six Filipinos were arrested in Hong Kong on August 17 for allegedly operating an unlicensed dental clinic and "falsely pretending to be a dentist."

Tue, August 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM

OWWA provides aid to stroke victim's family

The family of a former OFW, Joselito Estrecho Manongsong, received aid from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) after his son appealed for help through DAILY TRIBUNE's Usapang OFW program.

Tue, August 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Son seeks aid for father's P2.3M hospital bills in UAE

The son of a former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in the UAE is seeking financial assistance for his father's substantial hospital bills amounting to AED 153,000 following emergency brain surgery.

Tue, August 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM

OFWs in Saudi Arabia face eviction; OWWA steps in

Reports indicate that some Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) employed by Hamat Transportation Company in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, have been evicted from their accommodations.

Wed, August 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM

OFW dies of cardiac arrest en route to PH

An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) from Kuwait, Wilma Auza, died of cardiac arrest while traveling home to Dumaguete on August 4.

Tue, August 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM

PH officials in India engage Filipinos with karaoke diplomacy

Philippine officials in India, including Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco and Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, participated in 'karaoke diplomacy' to connect with the Filipino community there.

Mon, July 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM

P1.4B land deal complaint filed vs ex-OWWA admin Ignacio

Graft and plunder complaints have been filed before the Office of the Ombudsman against former OWWA administrator Arnell Ignacio and eight others over an alleged unauthorized P1.4 billion land deal.