The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is an attached agency of the Department of Migrant Workers and a membership institution. It protects and promotes the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their dependents.  It was formerly known as Welfare and Training Fund for Overseas Workers and was organized in 1977. 

OWWA, as it is commonly known, is present in 31 overseas posts in 27 countries.  It also has its regional presence in all seventeen (17) regions.

With USD 25.00 or its Euro equivalent as membership fee, an OWWA Member is entitled to various benefits and services.

• Social Benefits (Death, Burial, Disability Benefits)
• Welfare Assistance (Calamity, Medical, Bereavement, Relief Assistance)
• Education and Training Assistance
• Workers Welfare Assistance
• Social and Family Welfare Services
• Reintegration and Livelihood Assistance

Membership validity is two (2) years. Employers and Agencies are encouraged to remind their workers to renew their membership.

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MEMBERSHIP

Membership in Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is mandatory for all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). All OWWA members are covered by life insurance and other social benefits implemented by OWWA.

The On-Site Membership Program is an enrolment or registration scheme for OFWs who are in the work destinations. It shall cover the following:

1. OFWs whose OWWA membership had expired; and
2. OFWs who enroll as first-time members, provided they are gainfully employed overseas at the time of registration.

REQUIREMENTS

The following are the requirements for OWWA enrolment/registration:

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OWWA enrolment/registration may be done personally at the OWWA Milan at Philippine Consulate General, Milan, Italy. Migrant Workers Office. Viale Stelvio 71-Via Bernina 18, 20159 Milan, Italy. You may also inquire via hotline at +39 (02) 6680-5954 / +39 375 6762592 or email at owwa_milan@yahoo.com.