DMW, OWWA Seek Extra Php 4 Billion to Strengthen OFW Support in 2027
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) are pushing for an additional Php 4 billion in funding for 2027. …
Over 10,000 OFWs Receive Php 304M in Assistance from DMW and OWWA
More than Php 304 million in aid and services reached 10,177 overseas Filipino workers and their families under the 2026 Handog ng Pangulo program, according …
Overseas Voters Registration: Filipinos in Kuwait for 2028 Philippine Elections
Filipinos living and working in Kuwait can register as overseas voters for the 2028 Philippine national elections. The registration period runs from December 1, 2025, …
OFWs May Get Support 6 Months Before Heading Home via Bagong Balikbayan Act
Filipino workers in Kuwait who plan to return to the Philippines for good could soon receive government help before they even book their flight. Under …
OWWA Opens 2026 Scholarship Applications for OFWs and Their Dependents
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has opened applications for three scholarship programs supporting overseas Filipino workers and their dependents for the 2026 cycle. Applications …
OFWs and Dependents Invited to Join “Himig ng Bayani” OFW Songwriting Competition
Filipino workers in Kuwait now have a chance to turn their experiences abroad into an original song. “Himig ng Bayani: The OFW Songwriting Competition” celebrates …
Application Registration Guide for USD 200 DMW Financial Assistance for OFWs
Overseas Filipino workers in Kuwait who have been affected by the ongoing Middle East situation may now qualify for $200 financial assistance from the Department …
DMW Sets USD 500 (KWD 154) as New Minimum Salary for Domestic Workers
Overseas Filipino domestic workers in Kuwait will soon benefit from a significant wage hike, as the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced a salary …