MWO SERVICES
Verification of Employment Contracts (Please include checklist)
- Professional /Skilled Workers
- Household Service Workers
- Highly Skilled Workers
Accreditation of Foreign Employers/Principals
Overseas Employment Certificate Issuance
OWWA SERVICES
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.
OWWA 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:
- OFWs whose OWWA membership had expired; and
- OFWs who enroll as first-time members, provided they are gainfully employed overseas at the time of registration.
The following are the requirements for OWWA enrolment/registration:
- Copy of passport (page showing photo and personal data)
- Proof of employment such as work contract/permit, employment offer, pay slip, certificate of employment from the company/employer, company identification card, and/or other relevant evidence of employment;
- Accomplished OFW Information Sheet (download here); and
- US$25 membership fee.
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.