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OWWA Programs and Services for OFWs and Dependents - Crescent Technologies

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OWWA Programs and Services for OFWs andDependents

(Admin's note: Following was posted in the OWWA's official website. However, it was recently removed, presumablyas part of latest move to consilidate OWWA's programs with the DOLE and POEA. While the consolidation efforts areunderway, we suggest that applicants for OWWA's Programs and Services continue dealing with the OWWA as if nochanges were made. This is posted here only as a general information guide to OFW friends of CrescentTechnologies. We promise to post updates on the OWWA-POEA consolidation as soon as information is available.Meanwhile, we suggest that readers also visit the websites of OWWA and the POEA. Thank you!)

Programs and Services for OWWA Member-OFWs

OWWA is the lead government agency tasked to promote the welfare and well-being of overseas Filipino workers(OFWs) and their families.

As a membership institution, OWWA provides member-OFWs with services and benefits over and above theprovisions of the employment contract, offer of employers or the laws of the receiving country.

For a US$25 membership contribution, an OWWA member is entitled to the following benefits and services:

HEALTH CARE, DISABILITY & HEALTH BENEFITS

Health Program for OFWs (HEALTHPRO) consists of subsidized medical and hospitalization services for OFWs inresponse to the medical assistance needs of distressed OFWs whether they are abroad or in-country.

OFW Medical Rehabilitation Program is a special health package intended to extend sustainable medicalrehabilitation services for returning OFWs who are suffering from any form of mental disorder/illness or physicaldisability.

Disability and Dismemberment Benefit entitles an OWWA member to disability/dismemberment benefit up toP50,000.

Total Disability Benefit entitles an OWWA member to a benefit of P100,000 in case of total permanent disability.

Death Benefit entitles an OWWA member to a benefit, payable to his/her designated beneficiary, of P100,000for the duration of his employment contract for death due to natural cause, and P200,000 for death due toaccident.

TRAINING & EDUCATION BENEFITS

1. Pre-Departure Education Program (PDEP) provides for mandatory orientation/training for all departing migrantworkers. The components of the PDEP include:

A. Comprehensive Pre-Departure Education Program (CPDEP) for household service workers, where classes onlanguage training, culture familiarization and stress management for the OFWs are conducted to prepare them fortheir new life overseas.

B. Country-specific Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) for OFWs bound for Canada and the United ArabEmirates (UAE), presenting a comprehensive module with sessions on contract familiarization, profile of thecountry of destination, stages of the OFWs life, health, safety, airport procedures and government programs.

2. Skills-for-Employment Scholarship Program (SESP) for short-term (up to two years) vocational or technicianscourse for OFWs and their dependents. A maximum of P14,500 per course shall be provided to the qualified OFWor beneficiary/dependent.

3. Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) is for 4- to 5-year baccalaureate courses. A maximumof P60,000 per year shall be provided to qualified beneficiaries of member OFWs.

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4. ODW Dependents Scholarship Program (OFWDSP) provides a financial assistance of P20,000 per year to poor butdeserving dependents of OFWs with a monthly salary of not more than US$400 per month. Qualifiers enroll in afour- to five-year baccalaureate or associate course leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree in a statecollege or university.

5. Seafarers Comprehensive Education and Training Program is an OWWA stop-gap measure in response to themaritime industrys high demand for seafarers and the enhancement of competency for officer positions, to ensureconsiderable supply of seafarers in the mid-management level and secure the place of our sea-based OFWs in theindustry.

A. Seafarers Upgrading Program (SUP) is in the form of training assistance of up to P7,500 for qualifiedseafarers for every three membership contributions.

B. Mariners Dugtong-Aral is a scholarship grant given to qualified graduates of B.S. Mechanical Engineering andB.S. Electrical Engineering who wish to become Marine Officers through referrals by manning agencies.

C. Incentive Program for Top 200 Maritime Cadets is a financial inventive to the top 200 cadets of B.S. MarineTransportation as part of the education for development scholarship program of OWWA for prospective OWWAmembers.

D. Maritime Educational Development Loan Program (MEDLOP) for Prospective Marine Officers and EngineersWith Guaranteed International Onboard Employment (Study Now, Pay Later scheme) is an interest-free financialassistance to defray costs of tertiary education of prospective Marine Officers and Engineers.

6. OWWA-Microsoft Tulay is a free information and communication technology (ICT) package offering skillstraining, access to technology and communication via the Internet.

7. Tuloy Aral Project (TAP) is an educational assistance through US$100 financial support to augment the schoolingneeds of less fortunate elementary and high school children of former OFWs.

Tuloy-Kolehiyo is an extension of TAP to include beneficiaries in the tertiary level leading to either an associate orbaccalaureate degree.

WORKERS ASSISTANCE & ON-SITE SERVICES

Locating the whereabouts of OFWs, providing information and guidance, counseling and conciliation services,medical and legal assistance, community organization, workplace and hospital visitation are among the servicesand assistance extended to member OFWs posted at work sites abroad.

Repatriation Program includes negotiation with employers and agents, repatriation of distressed workers, humanremains and belongings, airport assistance, OWWA Halfway House accommodation, and coordination with familiesthrough the OWWA Regional Welfare Offices (RWOs).

SOCIAL SERVICES & FAMILY WELFARE ASSISTANCE

Reintegration Program is a program for member OFWs economic and social reintegration through businesscounseling, community organizing, financial literacy seminars, networking with support institutions, socialpreparation programs and livelihood loans.

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OVERSEAS WORKERS WELFARE ADMINISTRATIONOWWA Center Building7th Street corner F. B. Harrison StreetPasay City 1300Philippines

P.O. Box 1717 Manila Philippines

Telephones+632 833-OWWA or

Globe Mobile2917 (Press 3 for OWWA)+63917-TXTOWWA or

[email protected][email protected]

Web Sitewww.owwa.gov.ph



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