2nd Flr. Gestdan Centrum Building
80 Bokawkan Road, Corner P. Burgos St
Baguio City 2600
car@owwa.gov.ph
LUZVIMINDA C. TUMALIUAN
Officer-in-Charge, RWO – CAR
Contact Number:
09171880633
422-1809
Hotlines:
0917-500-1294 / 0917-320-1091
099-9994-9296 / 0917-544-0786
OWWA Baguio City Office: Address, Hours & Contact
OWWA’s regional presence in Baguio City supports Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), including Benguet, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Kalinga, Apayao, and Abra. The OWWA Baguio City Office processes OWWA membership registration, OWWA ID renewal, Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) verification, scholarship inquiries, reintegration assistance, and OFW welfare case intake. Most transactions require in-person verification, but online appointment booking via the OWWA Mobile App or owwa.gov.ph is strongly encouraged to reduce wait times.
OFW Services Available On-Site
- OWWA Membership Registration and Renewal — for first-time OFWs and returning members; USD 25 annual membership fee
- Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) Inquiry — verification, exemption assessment, and Balik-Manggagawa endorsement
- OWWA Scholarship Programs — Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP), Education and Livelihood Assistance Program (ELAP), and OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (OFWDSP)
- Reintegration Assistance — National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO) services, livelihood program referrals, and Tulong Puso enterprise development grants
- Welfare Case Assistance — repatriation coordination, disability and death benefit processing, and legal assistance referral
- OFW Pass and DMW Coordination — endorsement to Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) and contract verification
- Loan Programs — endorsement for OWWA-NLSF Livelihood Development Loan and Balik-Pinas! Balik-Hanapbuhay Program
Documentary Requirements
Bring your OWWA membership ID (or e-Card), valid passport, and the supporting documents specific to your transaction:
- OEC inquiry — passport, valid work visa or employment contract, previous OEC if a Balik-Manggagawa
- Scholarship application — applicant’s PSA birth certificate, latest school grades, OWWA member-parent’s passport copy and contract
- Reintegration loan endorsement — OWWA membership proof, business proposal, and barangay clearance
- Welfare case — incident report, hospital records or police blotter, and authenticated supporting documents
How to Get to OWWA Baguio City Office
OWWA Baguio City is accessible from Session Road via Magsaysay Avenue. From the SM City Baguio area, take a jeepney bound for Magsaysay or Aurora Hill. From the Victory Liner / Genesis Baguio terminals on Governor Pack Road, taxi or jeepney rides to the OWWA office take 10–15 minutes. Limited street parking is available; SM City Baguio paid parking is the recommended alternative.
Before You Visit Checklist
- Book an appointment through the OWWA Mobile App (Google Play / App Store) or owwa.gov.ph when available
- Bring at least two photocopies of every supporting document and original IDs for verification
- Arrive before 9:00 AM to avoid the late-morning queue surge, particularly on Mondays and post-holiday weekdays
- Transactions cease 30 minutes before official closing time — plan to arrive earlier
- For overseas-based queries, OWWA Help Desk is reachable via +63 (2) 8551-1560 or owwamember@owwa.gov.ph
OWWA Programs for OFWs Serviced by Region CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region)
OWWA members from CAR can access region-specific scholarship slots through EDSP and OFWDSP, channelled through Saint Louis University, University of the Cordilleras, University of Baguio, and Benguet State University. The Tulong Puso enterprise development program in CAR prioritises agribusiness ventures (highland vegetables, coffee, strawberries) given the region’s farming economy. Reintegration loans through Land Bank’s OWWA-NLSF window are processed via the Baguio regional office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours of OWWA Baguio City Office?
OWWA Baguio City operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding Philippine public holidays. Window transactions typically stop accepting queue numbers around 4:00 PM to allow processing before closing.
Which Cordillera provinces does OWWA Baguio serve?
OWWA Baguio City services OFWs and their families from the entire Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR): Benguet, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Kalinga, Apayao, and Abra. La Trinidad-based members typically also transact at the Baguio office.
How do I apply for an OWWA scholarship from Baguio Office?
Visit OWWA Baguio with your child’s PSA birth certificate, latest school records, your OWWA membership proof, and your passport with current visa. The Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) and OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (OFWDSP) are administered through the regional office, with intake schedules announced via owwa.gov.ph.
Can I renew my OWWA membership at the Baguio Office?
Yes. OWWA membership (USD 25 annual) can be renewed at the Baguio office, online via the OWWA Mobile App, or at any Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO/MWO) abroad. Renewal during contract is allowed and counts toward the next two-year coverage period.
How can OFWs from the Cordilleras transact with OWWA while abroad?
OFWs working overseas can renew membership, request OEC verification, and apply for scholarship slots through the OWWA Mobile App or the nearest Migrant Workers Office (MWO). Family members in Baguio may transact on the OFW’s behalf with a notarised authorisation and ID copies.