PDOS at POEA transferred to OWWA

The Department of Labor and Employment and the POEA-OWWA Joint Circular No. 01, Series of 2011 amending the POEA-OWWA Joint Circular No.4, Series of 2002 has transferred the management and conduct of Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) for government-placed and name-hired workers has been transferred to the office of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).

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POEA

Beware of “pangkabuhayan package” text messages

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) warns overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) regarding “Pangkabuhayan Package” text messages that is circulating over the SMS.

The OWWA said that the hoax introduce herself as Ms. Jo-Ann Castillo telling the receiver that they have won a Pangkabuhayan Package for OFWs. The agency clarifies that this person do not have any connection with OWWA

They also added that Ms. Castillo is said to be connected with CF Philippines located at Tower I, Room 803, 3264 RCBC Plaza, Makati City. She informs her victims that he or she can claim the package at her office, she also gave her contact number as 0919-656-5968.

Seafarer's Upgrading Program (SUP)

The Seafarer's Upgrading Program (SUP) is another scholarship program offered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) for Filipino seafarers who wants to upgrade their skills and develop the expertise of Filipino seafarers so they can compete with the technological advancements and international maritime standards.

The OWWA aims to provide the seafarer members a job-related training in priority maritime courses identified by the Maritime Training Council.

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How to become more competitive: The Tulay Microsoft Program

The Tulay or Bridge Education Program aims to train overseas Filipino worker with the use of the internet. This would help both of them to access the technology that would serve as bridge to communicate with each other.

The Tulay Microsoft Project was launched by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and was made possible through the partnership of Microsoft Philippines. This program is under the Microsoft’s Unlimited Potential (UP).

The project primarily aims to provide technology and skills for underserved individuals. Through the Tulay Microsoft Project, OFWs and their families will learn to use basic functionalities of computer such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel as well as the internet and e-mail use at the Community Technology Learning Centers (CTLC).

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Job hunting and shopping: Mall-based Jobs Kiosk

People can now also find jobs at mall through the recently launched and first ever information machine in the country that contains the in-demand jobs, other job related information and services for jobseekers locally and overseas.The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has launched the greater modular access (GMA) jobs center or kiosk in Robinson’s Place Manila.

The kiosk has a touch screen web-enabled machine that would display information on employment opportunities and services for both local and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

The Secretary of DoLE Marianito D. Roque said that they will set up more Kiosks in other malls and public places such as local government offices and schools where there are lot of people passing. Roque also said that GMA Kiosk will soon be available in other malls and public places to get closer to people seeking employment. The kiosk is connected with the Phil-Jobnet and it contains information on local and overseas job vacancies, lists of licensed local and overseas recruitment agencies, job orders accredited by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), job fair schedules, workers certified by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and it would also serve as guide for jobseekers on how to avail for the benefits offered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).

The kiosk will also caters returning OFWs and their families who wants to inquire for the information on available reintegration services.

How to become more competitive: The Tulay Microsoft Program

The Tulay or Bridge Education Program aims to train overseas Filipino worker with the use of the internet. This would help both of them to access the technology that would serve as bridge to communicate with each other.

The Tulay Microsoft Project was launched by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and was made possible through the partnership of Microsoft Philippines. This program is under the Microsoft’s Unlimited Potential (UP).

The project primarily aims to provide technology and skills for underserved individuals. Through the Tulay Microsoft Project, OFWs and their families will learn to use basic functionalities of computer such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel as well as the internet and e-mail use at the Community Technology Learning Centers (CTLC).

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How to become more competitive: The Tulay Microsoft Program

OFW Pamilya centers at Robinson Malls

Robinsons Malls in Imus and Dasmariñas Cavite has launched OFW Pamilya centers that would cater returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families and dependents.

The OFW Pamilya center is a one-stop shop that has offices of government agencies such as Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). There will also have service outlets like foreign exchange, money remittance, courier and postal services, an Internet café, travel and recruitment agencies and a seminar room where they can held lectures and other activities.

The center will also holds short courses on entrepreneurship, fund management and micro-financing that can be avail for a very reasonable price. Robinsons Malls hope that they can help OFWs and their dependents to redirect hard-earned money to worthwhile and profitable endeavors. And they will soon open more centers in other Robinsons Malls.

How to become more competitive: The Tulay Microsoft Program

The Tulay or Bridge Education Program aims to train overseas Filipino worker with the use of the internet. This would help both of them to access the technology that would serve as bridge to communicate with each other.

The Tulay Microsoft Project was launched by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and was made possible through the partnership of Microsoft Philippines. This program is under the Microsoft’s Unlimited Potential (UP).

The project primarily aims to provide technology and skills for underserved individuals. Through the Tulay Microsoft Project, OFWs and their families will learn to use basic functionalities of computer such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel as well as the internet and e-mail use at the Community Technology Learning Centers (CTLC).

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How to be an OWWA Scholar: Skills-for-Employment Scholarship Program (SESP)

The Skills for Employment Scholarship Program (SESP) is another scholarship program offered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) for the land-based or sea-based OWWA member-OFWs of to their dependents/beneficiaries.

The SESP was made possible with the coordination of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). This scholarship program offers six-month vocational and one year technical course following the regular school year calendar.

The qualified applicant for one year technical course will receive P14,000 financial assistance while P7,250 will be granted for six-month vocational course. The financial assistance will be given directly to the training institute where the dependents/beneficiaries enrolled.

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How to Avail the OWWA Scholarships

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) aims to protect and promote the welfare and well-being of Overseas Filipino Workers. In lieu with this, OWWA offers scholarships, insurance and educational program for OFWs and their dependents. This article would give you an idea of what you need to present to avail of the said programs.

There are five education and training programs offered by OWWA; Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP), Skills-for-Employment Scholarship Program (SESP), Seafarers’ Upgrading Program (SUP), DOLE-OWWA-Tulay Microsoft Project and Tuloy-Aral Project.

Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP)
The Education for Scholarship Program (EDSP) grants a 4 to 5 year baccalaureate course offered by a CHED-accredited college or university. The scholarship is given to qualified beneficiaries/dependents of OWWA member-OFWs. The OWWA gives P30,000 per semester and pay the tuition fee directly to the school. They release the remaining amount after the scholar submits the grades for the semester.

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OWWA to set up Pension fund for OFWs

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is planning to set up a pension fund for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) once they decided to stop working overseas and stay in the country instead.

The OWWA Administrator Marianito Roque said that their agency is studying if they can possibly offer a pension fund for OFWs who will soon retire after several years of working overseas.

“I don’t want to go into details yet. We’re studying it and we will submit our report before the yearend,” the administrator said.

He also added that some OFWs requested if they can create a retirement fund for them as they see themselves jobless once they choose not to work overseas anymore. Since the monthly pension from the Social Security Service (SSS) won’t be enough to finance them once they retire.

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OWWA Provides Scholarships for OFW Dependents

Every parent dreams of seeing their sons or daughters received that much coveted college diploma. True enough, the high cost of education and few employment opportunities in the Philippines are some reasons why many Filipinos want to work abroad.

One project of Overseas Workers and Welfare Administration (OWWA) understands and address this need by providing 100 scholarship grants for deserving OFW dependents.

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are active OWWA members may apply their qualified dependents to be a possible scholar. Chosen scholars can enroll to any four or five-year course in college.

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