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OWWA

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is a government agency dedicated to supporting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) through various services, including health programs, financial assistance, and repatriation support. It collaborates with multiple agencies to ensure OFWs and their families have access to essential services, both locally and abroad. Recent initiatives include expanding OFW lounges, providing free medical care, and assisting OFWs affected by conflicts and crises.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, December 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM

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Recent developments on OWWA

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM

9 Filipino sailors from M/V Eternity C arrive safely in Manila

Nine Filipino sailors, the remaining crew of the M/V Eternity C held hostage by Houthi rebels, have arrived safely in Manila.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM

First Lady inaugurates new OFW lounge at NAIA Terminal 1

A newly improved OFW lounge, funded by the San Miguel Corp.-led New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), has been inaugurated at NAIA Terminal 1.

Thu, November 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM

PBBM jokes about Cabinet shakeup including FL Liza

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. jestingly suggested a Cabinet shakeup during the 2025 Bagong Bayani Awards, humorously including his wife, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, in the potential reshuffle.

Fri, October 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM

PBBM signs MOA to combat illegal recruitment in Pampanga

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement aimed at combating illegal recruitment and human trafficking in Pampanga.

Tue, September 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM

348 OFWs attend Shanghai service caravan, avail 1,214 services

Over 300 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Shanghai participated in the OFW Serbisyo Caravan from September 13 to 14, availing themselves of various government services.

Sat, September 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM

OWWA debunks fake news about OFW lounge closures

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has debunked circulating online reports claiming that OFW Lounges will close due to a lack of budget, labeling them as "fake news."

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM

OWWA to launch free health programs for OFWs and families

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

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.

Mon, July 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Heart Evangelista, Pia Wurtzbach stun in white Filipiniana at SONA

Fashion icons Heart Evangelista and Pia Wurtzbach drew attention for their white Filipiniana attire at the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Thu, July 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM

Remains of Filipina caregiver killed in Israel strike arrive home

The remains of Leah Mosquera, a Filipina caregiver who died from injuries sustained in an Iranian missile strike in Israel, have arrived in her hometown of San Enrique, Negros Occidental.