DAVAO CITY (November 7)- The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has launched the first phase of its OFW e-card project which is expected to benefit an estimated 250,000 Balik Manggagawa OFWs. The e-card can be used for OWWA services such as welfare programs, scholarship applications, training programs, and other social benefits. OFWs who are active members of … [Read more...] about OWWA e-card project to benefit 250,000 OFWs
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Mercedita, an OFW dies on the day she was coming home
DAVAO CITY, Philippines--- When she left her village in Camada, Magpet, North Cotabato in 2009, Mercedita Villosido Castillano was full of hope she can send monthly remittance for the two children she left behind. The first employment in Hongkong was fine, the family was able to redeem the land they pawned for her placement and processing fees. The second trip gave her … [Read more...] about Mercedita, an OFW dies on the day she was coming home