Table of Contents
- 1 Where do I register for OFW return?
- 2 Is quarantine hotel free for OFW?
- 3 What are the benefits of returning OFW from OWWA?
- 4 Can I go home to Philippines now?
- 5 How many OFW in the Philippines is 2021?
- 6 How do I claim financial assistance from OWWA?
- 7 How do I know if my OWWA member is active?
- 8 How do I avail DOLE cash assistance for OFW?
Where do I register for OFW return?
Go to https://oasis.owwa.gov.ph/.
- Choose your preferred language (Filipino or English) and click “Register.” Enter the necessary data and information.
- Check the box to certify that you have read the form, understood its contents, and give the consent to process your information under the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
Is quarantine hotel free for OFW?
Transfer to hotel – for OFWs, just wait for a shuttle or bus that will fetch you to bring you to your quarantine hotel. This is free for all of you; the swab test, the quarantine hotel, the transportation going to the hotel, and transportation going back home.
What are the benefits of returning OFW from OWWA?
List of OWWA Benefits Programs and Services for OFWs
- Social Benefits. Disability and Dismemberment Benefit.
- Education and Training Benefits. Pre-Departure Education Program.
- Welfare Programs. On-Site Assistance and Services for OFWs at their Job Sites.
- Reintegration Program.
- Repatriation Assistance Benefits.
How can I register OFW in OWWA?
How to Apply for OWWA Membership Online
- OWWA OFW Information Sheet – download and print the information sheet (also known as OWWA membership form) from the agency’s website (www.owwa.gov.ph)
- Copy of Passport (emphasis on the data page with photo)
- Employment Pass/Work Permit Card.
- Employment Contract.
What is OFW Assistance information System?
The DOLE has launched the OFW Assistance Information System (OASIS) – an online assistance platform that will help locate and facilitate the repatriation of OFWs. To update any information entered in the OASIS, registered OFWs can click the link sent to their email and proceed with updating their information.
Can I go home to Philippines now?
Yes, with a valid visa and if other conditions are met. Passengers coming from, or who have been to, “Red” jurisdictions will NOT be allowed entry to the Philippines. Foreign nationals with valid and existing visas at the time of entry..
How many OFW in the Philippines is 2021?
1.34 million
The Social Security System (SSS) has recorded 1.34 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) members as of May 2021, higher by 11.5 percent from the same period last year.
How do I claim financial assistance from OWWA?
Going to the Nearest OWWA Office You can claim the Calamity Assistance Welfare Program by visiting the nearest OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – for OFWs in the Philippines, or any Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) – for OFWs in abroad.
How do I apply for livelihood assistance from OWWA?
OWWA Step by Step Application Process
- Apply at any OWWA Regional Office nearest to your Residence.
- Prepare the requirements needed for the application.
- Get your schedule for the Entrepreneurial Development Training seminar.
- Fill out business plan and submit your requirements to the OWWA regional office.
Can I get money from OWWA?
The Welfare Assistance Program (WAP) covers Calamity Assistance, Bereavement Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Relief Assistance. This is a program where OWWA members can get a PHP 1000 or PHP 3000 cash grant in the event of a calamity (whether natural or man-made).
How do I know if my OWWA member is active?
After signing in to the OWWA Mobile App, you can check your OWWA status by going to the “Information” tab. It will indicate if the status is “ACTIVE” which means that your membership is still valid and will also indicate the validity date. If it is “INACTIVE”, there will be an option to renew your OWWA membership.
How do I avail DOLE cash assistance for OFW?
To apply for the cash assistance program, on-site OFWs must visit the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in their host country. Meanwhile, repatriated OFWS and Balik Manggagawa must apply at OWWA Regional Welfare Offices (RWOs).