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How To Be A Member of OWWA?
The OWWA is a membership institution. As such, its programs, projects and services are geared towards safeguarding and promoting the welfare and interests of...
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What are OWWA’s Healthcare and Disability/Death Benefits?
Duly registered OWWA members are entitled to the HealthPro expanded medical/health program, as well as the Medical Rehabilitation Program.
A. Life/Accident Coverage
A member is covered...
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What are the requirements for claiming insurance and burial benefits?
Basic Requirements for Life Insurance, Disability, Dismemberment and Burial Benefits:
1. Passport (for Land-based OFW), and Seaman’s Service Record Book (for Sea-based OFW)
2. Certificate of...
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What are the Components of OWWA’s Education and Training Programs?
An OFW OWWA member may avail for himself/herself or his/her duly designated beneficiary any of the following scholarship programs, subject to a selection process...
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What is Skills-for-Employment Scholarship Program (SESP)
Upon receipt of the scholarship voucher, the grantee may enroll in any TESDA-registered program. Program choices shall be supportive of the land – and...
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What is Seafarer’s Upgrading Program (SUP)?
The Seafarers’ Upgrading Program is intended to provide OWWA-member seafarers job-related training in priority maritime courses identified by the Maritime Training Council. It is...
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What is DOLE-OWWA Tulay Microsoft Project?
In partnership with Microsoft Philippines, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and OWWA has launched Tulay or Bridge Education Program, which provides OFWs...
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What is OWWA Tuloy-Aral Project?
The Tuloy-Aral Project was launched in December 2004 with the objective of assisting the children of less fortunate former OFWs as well as other...