OWWA Caravan to Bring SSS, Pag-IBIG, and Philippine Services to Filipinos in Kuwait

Filipino workers in Kuwait can take care of several government transactions without leaving Farwaniya as OWWA is all set to hold the Alagang OWWA: Health, Wellness & Membership Serbisyo Caravan 2026 from November 20 to 22 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel – in the Al Barakah Hall on November 20–21 and the Al Murjan Hall on November 22.

It’s a three-day event that will gather OWWA, SSS, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, TESDA, DSWD, PSA, LandBank, LTO, PAO, DMW, UP VINTA, and the Philippine Embassy under one roof.

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For workers with limited days off, the caravan offers a practical way to renew documents, update records, apply for benefits, or ask about programs available to OFWs.

OWWA OWO-Kuwait announced the activity on its official Facebook page and said the pre-registration link will be released on October 23, 2026. OFWs may also email kuwait@owwa.gov.ph or call +965 9403 9063 for details.

List of Participating Agencies and Their Services

The services below are grouped by type, then by agency. Workers may go straight to the booths that match their concerns.

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Photo credit: OWWA OWO-Kuwait

1. Membership, Welfare, and Social Services

Services for OFWs who need to pay or update their membership, apply for assistance, or ask about welfare and family-related programs.

  • OWWA: The host agency, handling membership and welfare concerns.
    • OWWA Membership collection
    • Issuance of e-Card
    • Acceptance of applications for WAP
    • Welfare and other assistance
  • DSWD: Provides psychological support and information on social welfare programs and services.
    • Provision of Psychological First Aid (PFA)
    • Information dissemination on the following DSWD programs and services:
      • Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS)
      • Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)
      • Minors Travelling Abroad (MTA)
      • Solo Parent Services
      • Child Support and Child Custody
      • Social Pension
      • Persons with Disability (PWD) Services
      • Other DSWD programs and services

2. Social Insurance, Health Coverage, Housing, and Banking

Services for workers who need to manage their contributions, health insurance, housing loans, and bank accounts.

  • SSS: Handles social insurance inquiries and pensioner-related requests.
    • Inquiries and Verification
    • Acceptance of Pensioner Data Change Request Form
    • Acceptance of Annual Confirmation of Pensioner Compliance
  • Pag-IBIG Fund: Covers membership, savings, and housing and loan concerns.
    • Registration of new members
    • Membership, records and account services
    • Modified Pag-IBIG II (MP2) enrollment
    • Housing loan consultation
    • Briefing on home matching and online public auction
    • Receiving of multi-purpose loan application
  • PhilHealth: Offers frontline services for health insurance membership and claims.
    • PhilHealth Frontline Services
    • Registration and data amendment
    • Generation and PIN ID Issuance
    • YAKAP Registration
    • Member Data Record (MDR) Issuance
    • Receiving of Claim Documents for Confinement Abroad
  • LandBank: Provides banking services and information on financial products.
    • GoBayani Account Opening
    • Information on LANDBANK Investment Products and Loan Programs
    • Assistance with Inquiries and Concerns on Other LANDBANK Products and Services

3. Skills, Education, and Reintegration

Services for OFWs who want to upgrade their skills, pursue further studies, or prepare for a return to the Philippines.

  • TESDA: Offers skills assessment, certification, training, and scholarships.
    • Renewal of NC/COC
    • Verification of NC/COC
    • Assessment and Certification (available overseas)
      • Overseas Assessment Program (OAP)
      • Portfolio Assessment
    • TESDA Online Skills Training through TESDA Online Program (TOP)
    • Trainers Methodology I / Trainers / Assessors
    • Language Skills Training
    • Scholarship
      • For Repatriated OFWs
      • Returning/Returned OFWs
    • Overseas TVET Registration
    • Overseas Accreditation of Assessment Center
    • TESDA Skills Passport
  • UP VINTA: Presents degree programs and non-formal learning options.
    • Degree Programs
      • Pre-Baccalaureate
      • Baccalaureate
      • Master’s Degrees
      • Doctorate Degrees
    • Non-Formal Courses
      • Continuing Education Programs
      • Professional Teaching Certification
      • Micro-Credentials
    • Massive Open Online Courses
      • Free Short Courses
  • DMW-NRCO: Supports OFWs preparing for life back home.
    • Reintegration Programs and Services

4. Documents, Legal Assistance, Licensing, and Consular Services

Services for transactions that workers often put off because of their schedules.

  • DMW-MWO: Assists with contract and government service concerns.
    • Contract Verification
    • Assistance to National Services
  • PAO: Provides legal help and information.
    • Legal Counseling
    • Legal Information Dissemination
  • PSA: Handles national ID and civil registry concerns.
    • National ID registration and other NID Services
    • Issuance of Certificate of Birth/Marriage/Death/CENOMAR/CENODEATH
    • Consultation on Civil Regulation matters
  • LTO: Takes care of driver’s license transactions and record updates.
    • Renewal of Drivers License
    • Duplicate application of Lost License
    • Revision of records, address, and married names
  • Philippine Embassy in Kuwait: Offers consular assistance and voting registration.
    • Consular services
    • Overseas Voting registration

Before You Go

OWWA has not released a full list of requirements for each agency. Workers should follow OWWA OWO-Kuwait’s Facebook page for the pre-registration link and bring valid IDs and other required documents related to the service they plan to avail.