list of polo owwa offices overseas abroad for ofws

List of POLO-OWWA Overseas Offices

Because the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) was created to protect the interests and welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), it only makes sense that their services and program offerings are made available closer to where the OFWs actually are—abroad. 

Also Read: List of OWWA Regional Welfare Office Branches in the Philippines

Having said that, we rounded up this list of all OWWA Offices overseas, along with the complete contact information of each one, especially for this purpose. Take note that these offices are located in DMW POLO office locations and they are usually near the Philippine Embassy or Philippine Consulate General office.

Directory of OWWA Offices Abroad

To date, OWWA has set up a total of 35 offices, scattered in 27 different countries worldwide. Each one is well-equipped to address concerns that OFWs and their families and eligible dependents may have regarding their programs and services. Such offers include all the training, entrepreneurial, educational, livelihood and financial assistance, and loan, repatriation, and reintegration programs. 

Asia

Brunei Darussalam

Office Address: Embassy of the Philippines

Philippine Overseas Labor Office

Simpang 336-17, Diplomatic Enclave, Kampong Kianggeh Jalan Kebangsaan, Bandar Seri Begawan,, Brunei Darussalam

Contact Person: Administrative Staff Ma. Cristina B. Mallare, Welfare Officer Anuar A. Ampang

Telephone Number: POLO (006732) 2237052; Hotline: (00673) 7291316

Telephone Number: OWWA (00673) 2225526; Hotline: (00673) 7291315

Email Address: (POLO) polobrunei2007@gmail.com; polobrunei@dole.gov.ph

Email Address: (OWWA) brunei@owwa.gov.ph

Hongkong-SAR

Office Address: Philippine Consulate General

Philippine Overseas Labor Office

2902 29/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway Admiralty, Hongkong-China

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Virsie B. Tamayao, Welfare Officer Zosima Henedina A. Daquigan, Administrative Staff Dianna Rose A. Uyan, Administrative Staff Rhona Z. Fahigal, Administrative Staff Rowella Munar – +852946866930 

POLO : (00852) 28664882 / 28238567; Fax: (00852) 28613521; 

Hotline: (00852) 55291880

OWWA : (00852) 34604335; Fax: (00852) 34604336; 

OWWA Hotline: (00852) 63459324

Email Address: (POLO) hkpolo2004@yahoo.com / polo.hongkong@yahoo.com

Email Address: (OWWA) hongkong@owwa.gov.ph

Tokyo-Japan

Office Address: Philippine Embassy 

Philippine Overseas Labor Office

5-15-5 Roppongi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 106-8537 Japan

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Geronico Herrera – +818093538617, Administrative Staff Josie Damaso – +8180364410959

Telephone Number: POLO (00813) 64410428/ 64410478 

Fax Number: POLO (00813) 64413436

Telephone Number: OWWA (00813) 64410959 / Hotline (00813) 64410959

Email Address: (POLO) polotky@philembassy.net

Email Address: (OWWA) polo_tokyopost@yahoo.com.ph; japan@owwa.gov.ph

Osaka-Japan

Office Address: Philippine Overseas Labor Office PCG-Osaka

7th flr Urban Center Midosuji, 4-3-5, Awaji-Machi,

Chou-ku, Osaka, Japan

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Pilipina C. Dino – +817024474014, Administrative Staff Luisito A. Bianzon – +817024474015

Fax Number: (001202) 8875830

Telephone Number: +81 665 757 593

OWWA : +817024474016

Email Address: (POLO) pcg.laborsection.welfare@gmail.com

Email Address: (OWWA) osaka.owwa.gov.ph

Macau – SAR

Office Address: Philippine Consulate General

Philippine Overseas Labor Office

Unit 1406, 14/F AIA Tower, 251-A 301, Avenida Commercial de Macau, Macau-Special Administrative Region 

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Zosima Maria P. Santos – +85362587887, Administrative Staff Aurora Abella (Incoming)

Telefax: (00853) 28715039, 2875711 loc. 115

OWWA Hotline: (00853) 66872509

Email Address: (POLO) polomacau@yahoo.com

Email Address: (OWWA) macau@owwa.gov.ph

Malaysia

Office Address: Philippine Embassy 

Philippine Overseas Labor Office

No. 1 Changkat Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

POLO MWOFRC: No. 95 Jalan Perkasa, Taman Maluri, Cheras 55100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Leonor C. Mabagal – +6013687858, Welfare Officer Rosanna G. Siray (Incoming), Administrative Staff Brenda S. Salazar – +60192501490, Administrative Staff Edeline Cuevas – +60172035025

Telephone Number: POLO (603) 2148-4233 loc 122 / 21817299, OWWA (603) 9202 3756

MobilEmail Address: +60173687858 (WELOF), +60192501490 (AS Salazar)

OWWA Hotline: (0060) 197326516

Email Address: (POLO) polo_kualalumpur@yahoo.com

Email Address: (OWWA) malaysia@owwa.gov.ph

Singapore

Office Address: Philippine Embassy 

Philippine Overseas Labor Office

20 Nassim Road, Singapore 258395

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Marivic C. Clarin – +6594574001, Administrative Staff Marylou O. Bibanco – +6591445501

Telephone Number: POLO (0065) 65060546 ext 134 &135 

M : +6581863459

Email Address: singapore@dole.gov.ph, polosingapore2@yahoo.com

Telephone Number: OWWA (0065) 69514001 ext107

Email Address: singapore@owwa.gov.ph, owwasingapore15@yahoo.com

Mobile Number: +65 9023 5601, (WelOff) + 65 9457 4001

M LH : (Nina)+65 8422 1090, (Marga)+65 8161 4614, (Leo) +65 9785 4390

South Korea

Office Address: Philippine Embassy 

Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO)

2nd Flr 5-19 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Aniceta G. Deuna – +821073585841, Administrative Staff Nic Anne Somido – +821021162595

Telephone Number: POLO (00822) 37853634, 37853635

Fax Number: (00822) 37853624

POLO Hotline: (008210) 45736290 

OWWA Hotline: (008210)7358-5841 

Email Address: (POLO) labor@philembassy-seoul.com

Email Address: (OWWA) southkorea@owwa.gov.ph

Taiwan – Kaohsiung

Office Address: Manila Economic and Cultural Office

MECO Labor Affairs

9F-3, No. 80 Grand 50 Tower. Min Tzu 1st Road, San Min District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Eduardo Y. Mendoza, Jr. – +886987831050, Administrative Staff Racquel Lastimosa – +88695817804

Telephone Number: (008867) 3982475 , 3987078

Fax Number: (008867) 3980541; 

OWWA Hotline: (00886) 988976596

Email Address: (OWWA) kaohsiung@owwa.gov.ph / polokha@yahoo.com

Taiwan – Taichung

Office Address: Manila Economic and Cultural Office

Philippine Labor Center – Taichung

20F, No. 220 Longbang Building (Building B) Sec. 2, Taiwan Boulevard, West District, Taichung City, Taiwan

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Rosario C. Burayag – +886900796727, Administrative Staff Marian Reforsado

Telephone Number: POLO (008864) 23029089 , OWWA (008864) 23029093 

Fax Number: POLO (008864) 23029091 , OWWA (008864) 23029095

Email Address: (POLO) polotaichung@yahoo.com 

Email Address: (OWWA) taichung@owwa.gov.ph

Taiwan – Taipei

Office Address: Manila Economic & Cultural Office

55 & 57 Zhouzi Street, Neihu District, Taipei City, Taiwan 114

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Ruth Roselynn Vibar – +886915033393, Administrative Staff Marne Halanes

Telephone Number: (008862) 26588299 (OWWA Section), (008862) 26589210/11 (Labor Section)

Fax Number: (008862) 26589123

Hotline: (00886) 932218057 

Email Address: (POLO) mecolabor.taipei@yahoo.com

Email Address: (OWWA) taipei@owwa.gov.ph

Middle East & Africa

Bahrain

Office Address: Embassy of the Philippines

Villa No. 939, Road 3220, Block 334, Mahooz, Manama, Bahrain

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Redina C. Manalapaz – +97334673268, Administrative Staff Marissa P. Cruz – +97333085740

Telephone Number: POLO (00973) 17740951, 17740139 (MWOFRC)

Fax Number: (00973) 17740829

Telephone Number: OWWA (00973) 17721908

OWWA Hotline: (00973) 34673268 (WELOF Manlapaz) 

 (00973) 37214911 (AS Bisquera)

Email Address: (POLO) polobahrain@yahoo.com

Email Address: (OWWA) bahrain@owwa.gov.ph

Israel

Office Address: Embassy of the Philippines

Philippine Overseas Labor Office

18 Rehov Bnei Dan Street 6226009, Tel Aviv, Israel

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Dina C. Ponciano – +972507691583, Administrative Staff Antonio M. Sanchez Jr. – +97250397762, Administrative Staff Karen Joy Padduyao (Incoming)

Telephone Number: POLO (009723) 5444531, 6010517, 6010521

Fax Number: (009723) 5444580

Telephone Number: OWWA (009723) 6022469

OWWA Hotline: (00972) 507691533 (WELOF Ponciano)

 (00972) 507691533 (AS Sanchez)

Email Address: (POLO) polois_2012@yahoo.com 

Email Address: (OWWA) israel@owwa.gov.ph

Jordan

Office Address: Embassy of the Philippines

Philippine Overseas Labor Office

113, Kaled Yassin Al Tahone St., Al Manar Building, Wadi Alseer Hay Al-Diyar, Dhei Ghabar, Amman, Jordan

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Berna P. Del Castillo – +962786896270, Welfare Officer Angel L. Cruz Jr – +9622788325453, Administrative Staff Rosalin Lavin – +962768582987

Telephone Number: (009626) 5350169; (009626) 5930464; (009626) 5930385 T/Fax Number: (009626) 5350293

OWWA Hotline: 

Email Address: (POLO) labattjordan2020@gmail.com

Email Address: (OWWA) jordan@owwa.gov.ph

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia –  Al Khobar (ERO)

Office Address: Philippine Overseas Labor Office 

Room 501, Al Amaken Suites, Abo Aldar Alromy Street (ERO) Al Jawhara, Al Khobar, Eastern Region, KSA

Contact Person: Administrative Staff Wilfredo Paquera Jr – +9660547194573 , Welfare Officer Amelito S. Adel – +9660544005243, Welfare Officer Lorna Obedoza – +9660540391246, Administrative Staff Rocelda E. Galeria – +9660559522637

Tel. No. : +966 3 8941846 / Fax No. : +966 3 8995714

Hotline : +966545664964

LH: Gelyn Alpuerto : 050-283-6652 / Irene Ocampo : 055-351-9740

Email Address: (POLO) poloero_ksa@yahoo.com

Email Address: (OWWA) alkhobar@owwa.gov.ph

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Jeddah

Office Address: 4663 Al Fajr St., Al-Rehab District 6, Jeddah 21412 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Kristine Marie H. Sison – +96605648518, Welfare Officer James B. Mendiola, Welfare Officer Marlyn E. Jamero, Administrative Staff Dexter F. Paro – +9660562980869, Welfare Officer Nelson Borbon, Administrative Staff Arlene F. Salloman, Administrative Staff Sherwin Keith Abalos 

Mobile Number: (009665) 573084431 (WelOf Mendiola)

OWWA Hotline: 0544737797 (WelOf Mendiola), 0545712323 (WelOf Jamero)

Email Address: (POLO) polo.jeddah321@gmail.com,

polojeddahcommandcenter@gmail.com

Email Address: (OWWA) jeddah@owwa.gov.ph

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Riyadh and Unaizah (CRO)

Office Address: Philippine Overseas Labor Office 

3627 Makkah Al Mukarramah Branch Road, Al Mutamarat, Riyadh 12711 8103

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Sergio Borgueta Jr., Welfare Officer Laureen Musa, Administrative Staff Dolly Ann Camacho, Welfare Officer Levin Reynald Gabutan, Welfare Officer Racquel L. Llagas- Kunting, Administrative Staff Ricky Cordova, Administrative Staff Renato Dela Cruz, Administrative Staff Kristin Oliveros

OWWA Hotline: (00966) 502850944 

OWWA Hotline: (00966) 570042744 

Email Address: (POLO) poloriyadh2010@yahoo.com

Email Address: (OWWA) riyadh@owwa.gov.ph

Kuwait

Office Address: Embassy of the Philippines

Block 1 Street 107 Villa 35 Salwa, Kuwait 25600

Contact Person: Administrative Staff Alex Galleano, Welfare Officer Genevieve C. Aguilar-Ardiente, Welfare Officer Emmanuel S. Diaz – +96551543784, Welfare Officer Louella Marie B. Calanza, Administrative Staff Marjan Lolit Salazar, Administrative Staff Shilanie Mamuric, Administrative Staff Liwayway Ferrer, Administrative Staff Robert Sison

OWWA Hotline: +965 94039063

Telephone Number: POLO Hotline +96594039063

Emergency Hotline : 112

Email Address: (POLO) polokuwait2017@yahoo.com

Email Address: (OWWA) kuwait@owwa.gov.ph

Lebanon

Office Address: Embassy of the Philippines

W Building, Rue Mar Geries, Hadath Baabda, Mount Lebanon, Republic of Lebanon

Contact Person: Administrative Staff Eunice Ann F. Flores, Administrative Staff Windelin Marquez, Welfare Officer Mary Catherine O. Pastor

POLO/OWWA Hotline: 0096171418657

Email Address: (OWWA) lebanon@owwa.gov.ph

Email Address: (POLO) pololebanon@yahoo.com

Oman

Office Address: Embassy of the Philippines

Building No. 1041/1043 (Embassy) 1045 (POLO), Way No. 3015, Al-Kharjiyad St., Shatti Al-Qurum P.O. Box 420, Postal Code 115, Madinat, Qaboos, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Aurea E. Rivero, Administrative Staff Myrna Aquino

Telephone Number: POLO (00968) 2460 96917; (00968) 24605177; Hotline: (00968) 93557931

OWWA Hotline: (00968) 79905211

Email Address: (POLO) polomuscat@gmail.com

Email Address: (OWWA) oman@owwa.gov.ph

Qatar

Office Address: Embassy of the Philippines

Philippine Overseas Labor Office

Ground Floor, Building No 24 Jawaan St., 808, Region 39, Alsaad, Doha, State of Qatar 24900

Contact Person: Administrative Staff Monsour Edward Maninang, Welfare Officer Maribel C. Carisusa, Welfare Officer Nestor Burayag, Administrative Staff Frederick G. Dizon, Administrative Staff Emerita Germo

Telephone Number: (00974) 44868001 / 44861220 / 44884485 

Fax Number: (00974) 44883858

OWWA Hotline: (00974) 77756733

Email Address: (POLO) dohape.laborattache@gmail.com

Email Address: (OWWA) qatar@owwa.gov.ph

United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi

Office Address: Philippine Overseas Labor Office

W-48, Street No. 8, Sector 2-23, Plot No. 51 Al Qubaisat, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 3125

Contact Person: Administrative Staff Daisy Aliio, Welfare Officer Julia F. Fabian, Welfare Officer Romeo Asuit, Administrative Staff Martina R. Muli, Administrative Staff Esmeralda Butic, Administrative Staff Marco Antholin Santos

Telephone Number: POLO (009712) 6390024, 6582889, 6390023

Mobile Number: (009712) 6390025

Telephone Number: (009715) 62721578 

OWWA Hotline: (00971) 561504363

Email Address: (POLO) polo1@eim.ae

Email Address: (OWWA) abudhabi@owwa.gov.ph

United Arab Emirates – Dubai

Office Address: Philippine Consulate General

Philippine Overseas Labor Office

No. 35A Beirut St., Community 234, Al Qusais 3, P.O. Box 4960. Dubai

Contact Person: Administrative Staff Ma. Femie Cierva United Arab Emirates, Administrative Staff Ma. Fatima Dazal, Welfare Officer Melvin D. Caseda, Welfare Officer Esperanza Cobarrubias, Welfare Officer Judith Santos, Administrative Staff Tzarina Clasara, Administrative Staff Rolando Pocholo Talento

Telephone Number: (009714) 2207011 POLO – OWWA

Mobile Number: (00971) 563374646 

Mobile Number: (00971) 502274963 

Mobile Number: (00971) 505106170 (PRO)

POLO Hotline: (00971 506526626

OWWA Hotline: (00971) 505585536

Email Address: (POLO) dubaipolo@ymail.co / polodubai@ymail.com

Email Address: (OWWA) dubai@owwa.gov.ph

Europe and Americas

Canada – Toronto

Office Address: Philippine Consulate General

160 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario M4P 3B5, Canada

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Maria Lourdes V. Reyes, Administrative Staff Marisol V. Ebron

Telephone Number: (POLO) (1416) 975-8252

Fax Number: (POLO) (1416) 975-8277

Email Address: (OWWA) toronto@owwa.gov.ph

Email Address: (POLO) polo_toronto@dole.gov.ph, polo_toronto2019@gmail.com

Canada – Vancouver

Office Address: Philippine Overseas Labor Office

Suite 601, World Trade Center Office Complex, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3E1

Contact Person: Administrative Staff Imelda Cabansag, Welfare Officer Lilia F. De Guzman

Telephone Number: (POLO) (1604) 641-1234

Fax Number: (POLO) (1604) 767-3354

Email Address: (OWWA) vancouver@owwa.gov.ph

Email Address: (POLO) polo_vancouver@dole.gov.ph, polo.vancouver@yahoo.ca

Greece

Office Address: Embassy of the Philippines

Philippine Overseas Labor Office

10 Fthiotidos St., 11523, Ambelokipi, Athens, Greece

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Marivic L. Mondina, Administrative Staff Gemma G. Dio

Telefax: (0030) 2106983335 

Telefax: (0030) 2106982871

OWWA Direct LinEmail Address: +210 6982871

OWWA Hotline: +30 6943278819 COVID-19 Matters : +30 6908844747

Email Address: (POLO) pologreece@yahoo.com

Email Address: owwagreece@yahoo.com

Email Address: (owwa) greece@owwa.gov.ph

Italy – Milan

Office Address: Philippine Consulate General

Viale Stelvio 71-Via Bernina 18, 20159 Milan, Italy

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Petrona M. Bergado, Administrative Staff Jeanelyn Latosa

POLO Hotline : +39 3756572333

OWWA Hotline : +39 3756762592

Email Address: (POLO) polomilan1@gmail.com, 

Email Address: (OWWA) milan@owwa.gov.ph

Italy – Rome

Office Address: Embassy of the Philippines

Via Aurelia 290-A Rome, Italy

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Norlita P. Lugtu, Administrative Staff Roselily Villanueva

T/Fax Number: (003906) 39746101; (003906) 39740872 

Telephone Number: (003906) 39746621 local 237

Email Address: (POLO) polo_rome@yahoo.it

Email Address: (OWWA) rome@owwa.gov.ph

Spain

Office Address: Embajada De Filipinas 

Oficina Laboral

Calle Serrano 161, 2B 28009, Madrid, Spain

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Maria Corazon R. Sangco, Administrative Staff Verusckha Ardel Maling

Telephone Number: OWWA (0034) 917818626

Telephone Number: POLO (0034) 915776755

OWWA Hotline: (0034) 697058728

Email Address: (POLO/OWWA) spain@owwa.gov.ph / polomadrid2020@gmail.com

United Kingdom

Office Address: Embassy of the Philippines 

6 Suffolk St., London, SW1Y 4HG

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Sheila Mae J. Aguilar, Administrative Staff Margie Ungson

Telephone Number: POLO (0044207) 4511832; (0044207) 8398039; (44207) 4511833

Fax Number: (0044207) 8397345

Telephone Number: OWWA (0044207) 8398078; (0044207) 4511832

OWWA Hotline : (0044) 7823627119

Email Address: (POLO) polo_london@dole.gov.ph

Email Address: (OWWA) london@owwa.gov.ph

Germany

Office Address: Embassy of the Philippines

Luisenstrasse 16, 10117 Berlin, Germany

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Sylvia H. Gabriel, Administrative Staff Joyce Ann Lorenzo

OWWA : +49152237657614 (Welof Gabriel)

 +490308649500 local 303

Email Address: (OWWA) berlin@owwa.gov.ph

Washington U.S.A

Office Address: Embassy of the Philippines

1600 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States of America

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Mae D. Codilla, Administrative Staff Freya E. Palad

Fax Number: (001202) 8875830

OWWA Hotline: 0012024679413

Email Address: (POLO) wdcpolousa@gmail.com / washington.dc.polo@gmail.com

Email Address: (OWWA) washington@owwa.gov.ph

Los Angeles, U.S.A.

Office Address: Philippie Overseas Labor Office

3435 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2285, Los Angeles, California 90010, USA

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Carmelita Raquiza – +0012133350061

Tel No : 0012132231120, 0012132231121

Email Address: (OWWA) losangeles@owwa.gov.ph

Email Address: (POLO) pololosangeles.dole.gov.ph

New Zealand

Office Address: Philippie Overseas Labor Office

Level 1, 286 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea Wellington, New Zealand 6011

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Sylvia Tolentino

OWWA : +6442601161 

Email Address: (POLO) polonewzealand@gmail.com

Email Address: (OWWA) wellington@owwa.gov.ph

Morocco

Office Address: Rabat, Morocco

Contact Person: Welfare Officer Rosemarie C. Cleofe

Email Address: morocco@owwa.gov.ph

Summary

Since it was launched, OWWA has been keeping up with its mandate to protect and serve the OFWs worldwide. They have also expanded their service delivery capabilities, creating the OWWA Mobile app and setting up numerous offices in the process. They also opened up a 24/7 Operations Center, so in case you have inquiries and concerns and do not have the time or the resources to visit the OWWA Office, you may address your questions directly to them via the following contact information:

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)

Office Address: OWWA Building, 7th corner F.B. Harrison Sts., Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Landline: (+632)833-OWWA or (+632)833-6992

Globe Hotline: 2917 (Press “3” for OWWA)

Mobile/SMS text messaging: (0917)TXT-OWWA or (0917)898-6992

Facsimile: +63-2-8040638

Email address: opcenter@owwa.gov.ph/ owwa_opcenter@yahoo.com

owwa regional offices in the philippines

List of OWWA Regional Welfare Office Branches in the Philippines

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), an attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is a membership institution exclusively designed for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Its main mandate: to serve and protect the OFWs and their families wherever they are around the world.

Also Read: Complete List of OWWA Programs, Benefits, and Services

As an agency, it is the OWWA’s job to ensure that all their programs, including the entrepreneurial, educational, medical, and livelihood training and assistance, loan and financial programs, repatriation, and reintegration programs will reach their intended beneficiaries. As such, the agency continues to expand and upgrade, particularly their service delivery efforts, by setting up the followi6.m,ß offices in various parts of the Philippines—the OWWA Regional Welfare Offices (RWO) and the OWWA Satellite Offices in the regions.

Directory of OWWA Locations in the Philippines

National Capital Region (NCR) 

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) NCR

Office Address: Gil Puyat Avenue, Pasay City (besides KFC / LRT Gil Puyat Station)

Head of Office: Ma. Teresa B. Capa

Designation: Director II

Contact Number: 8551-6643, 8804-0640, 8551-6650, 8804-0658, 8834-0721, 8832-1241, 8834-0718, 8832-1268, 8834-0719, 8551-6851

Email Address: owwancr.psd@gmail.com, ncr@owwa.gov.ph, wau@owwa.gov.ph, language_trng@owwa.gov.ph

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) CAR

Office Address: 2nd Flr. Gestdan Centrum Building, Bokawkan Road, Corner P. Burgos St., Baguio City

Head of Office: Luzviminda C. Tumaliuan

Designation: Officer-in-Charge

Contact Number: 09171880633, 422-1809, 0917-500-1294, 0917-320-1091, 099-9994-9296, 0917-544-0786

Email Address: car@owwa.gov.ph 

Region 1 (Ilocos Region)

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – 1

Office Address: 2nd Flr. Kenny Plaza, Quezon Avenue, City of San Fernando, La Union 

Head of Office: Gerardo C. Rimorin

Designation: Officer-In-Charge 

Contact Number: 09998395646, 0908-863-4250, 700-2792, 0908-863-4300, 0995-366-5132, 0927-620-7300, 0949-163-9739, 0938-636-3687, 09469836340, 0906-535-9631, 0918-231-4640, 0928-173-6607, 0956-5437846, 0939-261-6634, 09705626704, 09464454864, 09676755583, 09292735584, 0910-967-4663, 0912-829-9225, 0927 -6207300, 7000330

Email Address: region1@owwa.gov.ph, owwalaunion@yahoo.com 

OWWA Satellite Offices – Region 1 

OWWA Ilocos Norte

Contact Number: 0918-391-6364

OWWA Ilocos Sur

Contact Number: 09179635119

OWWA Dagupan 

Contact Number: 09074043900

Region 2 (Cagayan Valley)

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – 2

Office Address: #13 Dalan na Pavvurulun, Reg’l. Gov’t. Ctr. Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City

Head of Office: Juvilyn Anns B. Gumabay

Designation: Officer-In-Charge

Contact Number: 09354688521, 373-0316, 396-0127, 396-0200, 0975 071 5816, 0935 501 9751, 0935 331 9088, 0935-386-8321, 0926-811-3502, 0918-965-3746, 09175047915

Email Address: region2@owwa.gov.ph

OWWA Satellite Offices – Region 2

Ilagan City – Sub-office 

Contact Number: 0997 228 83976, 0927 122 9963

OSSCO Santiago City Sub Office 

Contact Number: 0935-787-2351, 0935-610-5642

Quirino Satellite Office 

Contact Number: 0935 147 4185

Nueva Vizcaya Satellite Office 

Contact Number: 0936 570 9007

DOLE AKAP 

Contact Number: 0936 723 7093, 0917 632 6072

Region 3 (Central Luzon)

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – 3

Office Address: Matulungin cor. Mahusay St., Diosdado Macapagal Regional Development Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

Head of Office: Atty. Falconi V. Millar

Designation: Director II

Contact Number: 9176597743, 300-7400, 455-0756, 300-0967, 9566924369, 9566924303, 9566924334, 9566924319, 9566924304, 9566924345, 9566924338, 9566924361, 9566924417, 9566924396, 0917-5100098, (045) 300-0480, 300-0967, 961-6375, 455-0756

Region 4A (CALABARZON)

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – 4A

Office Address: Penthouse 1-3, Penthouse Bldg. Chipeco Ave., Bgy. Halang, Calamba, Laguna 

Head of Office:

Designation: Director II

Contact Number: 523-7418, 523-7857, 536-1080, 0910-931-7157, 0915-830-3001, 0951-290-1668, 0912-443-5016, 0935-566-1505, 0947-272-8409, 9636519044, 0919-838-5744, 0951-244-1378, 9381371841, 9634760835, (049) 523-7857, (049) 523-7418

Email Address: region4a@owwa.gov.ph

OWWA Satellite Offices – Region 4A

Cavite Provincial Satellite Office 

Contact Number: 9260268407

Laguna Provincial Satellite Office 

Contact Number: 9385821554

Batangas Provincial Satellite Office 

Contact Number: 9308572651

Rizal Provincial Satellite Office 

Contact Number: 9512838666

Quezon Provincial Satellite Office 

Contact Number: 9977381346

Region 4B (MIMAROPA)

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – 4B

Office Address: 9/Flr Marc 2000 Tower 02, 1973 Taft Avenue cor. San Andres St., Malate, Manila

Head of Office: Jose C. Capa

Designation: Director II

Contact Number: 8353-9016, 09392033694, 09951265667

Email Address: region4b@owwa.gov.ph

OWWA Satellite Offices – Region 4B

Oriental Mindoro 

Contact Number: 441-8156

Occidental Mindoro 

Contact Number: 457-0463

Marinduque Field Office 

Contact Number: 754-7011

Romblon Field Office 

Contact Number: 567-5777

Palawan Field Office 

Contact Number: 433-2208

Region 5 (Bicol Region)

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – 5

Office Address: 4th Floor Ayala Malls Brgy. 36, 

Capantawan, Legazpi, Albay

Head of Office: Jenivie D. Aguallo

Designation: Officer-In-Charge

Contact Number: 09175018749, 201-4247, 201-5937, 0906-355-1471, 0963-779-9430, 0929-141-8015, 0995-728-2671, 0905-486-7306, 0921-475-0192

OWWA Satellite Offices – Region 5

Naga 

Contact Number: 205-6219, 0917-332-4250, 0919-497-6151

Masbate 

Contact Number: 0995-245-9822

Camarines Norte 

Contact Number: 0949-138-4070

Sorsogon 

Contact Number: 0949-347-4972

Catanduanes 

Contact Number: 0910-302-7413

Region 6 (Western Visayas)

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – 6

Office Address: Robinsons Land Corporation, Level 3-156 to 164A, Corner Quezon-De Leon St., Iloilo City 

Head of Office: Riza Joy M. Moldes

Designation: Officer-In-Charge

Contact Number: 09178326336, 337-4484, 503-7091, 509-1075, 09178327307, 09178326336, 09195752060,  09512144915, 432-2873

Email Address: region6@owwa.gov.ph

OWWA Satellite Offices – Region 6

Bacolod Satellite Office

Contact Number: 0919 575 2060, 0908-178-4336, 0917-8329-076 

Region 7 (Central Visayas)

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – 7

Office Address: 2nd Floor, DOLE 7 Building, Gorordo Avenue Corner Gen. Maxilom, Cebu City

Head of Office: Martel R. Dasayo

Designation: Director II

Contact Number: 231-5291, 254-3199, 0917-580-1773, 0918-921-4932, 0917-809-4754, 0917-809-2631, 0917-624-9113, 0977-430-2030, 0956-286-6394, 0917-809-4754, 0918-921-4932, 0917-624-9113

Email Address: region7@owwa.gov.ph

OWWA Satellite Offices – Region 7

Bohol Province 

Contact Number: 0926-125-7828

Negros Oriental Province 

Contact Number: 0981-056-7217, 0926-945-2059

Siquijor Province 

Contact Number: 0950-569-3700, 0955-910-5130

Region 8 (Eastern Visayas)

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – 8

Office Address: Trece Martirez St., DOLE Compound, Tacloban City, Leyte 

Head of Office: Ma. Evangeline V. Filamor

Designation: Officer-In-Charge

Contact Number: 09369954273, 832-1945, 321-4376, 321-6235, 888-3374, 09275423597

Email Address: region8@owwa.gov.ph

OWWA Satellite Offices – Region 8

Leyte 

Contact Number: 09758746126, 09062024519

Ormoc City 

Contact Number: 09687257228, 09069209401

Southern Leyte 

Contact Number: 09995810573

Samar 

Contact Number: 09393987304

Eastern Samar 

Contact Number: 09380384117

Northern Samar 

Contact Number: 09385077376

Biliran 

Contact Number: 09756293730

Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula)

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – 9

Office Address: 3rd Floor Goodwill Center, Mayor Jaldon St. Canelar, Zamboanga City

Head of Office: Ron Lionel M. Bartolome

Designation: Director II

Contact Number: 09393747402, 991-2785, 992-1693, 991-7764, 993-0557, 991-7764, 955-2553, 955-2651, 0905-529-1791, 09187025411

Email Address: region9@owwa.gov.ph

Region 10 (Northern Mindanao)

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – 10

Office Address: 2nd Floor, Trinidad Building, Corrales-Yacapin Street, Cagayan de Oro City

Head of Office: Harry B. Borres

Designation: Officer-In-Charge

Contact Number: 09173246405, 991-2785, 992-1693, 991-7764, 993-0557, 991-7764, 955-2553, 955-2651, 0917-548-0033, 09177716422

Email Address: region10@owwa.gov.ph

Region 11 (Davao Region)

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – 11

Office Address: Doors 31 E-G, GB Cam Bldg., Monteverde Street, Davao City 

Head of Office: Carmelo T. Elaya

Designation: Officer-In-Charge

Contact Number: 09760694647, 221-8593, 322-9339, 227-9536, 322-9153, 0951-0523418, 0963-5385149

Email Address: region11@owwa.gov.ph

Region 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN)

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – 12

Office Address: Ilao Building, Judge Alba Street, Zone 3, Koronadal City

Head of Office: Marilou M. Sumalinog

Designation: Officer-In-Charge

Contact Number: 09178049498, 228-1076, 228-2153,  228-1076, 0917-8094-346, 228-7513, 0917-572-1303, 0908-888-1303

Email Address: region12@owwa.gov.ph

BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – BARMM

Office Address: 2nd flr Mags Audio Accessories 

Bldg., Quezon Avenue, Cotabato City

Head of Office: Uga L. Sulaiman

Designation: Officer-In-Charge

Contact Number: 09176220141, 557-1815, 421-7237, 421-7236, 0917-622-0140

Email Address: armm@owwa.gov.ph

CARAGA

OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) – CARAGA

Office Address: Nimfa Tiu Building II, J.P. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City 

Head of Office: Ma. Ireen C. Cambaling

Designation: Officer-In-Charge

Contact Number: 09178648922, 817-3504, 0938-231-2119, 0912-328-9262, 0939-925-9895, 0917-315-0590, 0927-634-2677, 0938-316-3838, 0917-315-0590, 0939-925-9895

Email Address: caraga@owwa.gov.ph

Summary

While there are online alternatives to OWWA’s service delivery like the web app and the OWWA Mobile app, some services ultimately require personal appearances. It is in cases such as these that OFWs may find this directory helpful. 

If you are an OFW, whether land-based or sea-based, know that you always have the support of the government in exchange for all your hard work and contribution to the country. Through OWWA’s support, you may rest assured that you always have the option to rebuild your life by establishing your own livelihood or enhancing existing ones, even when you finally decide to come home to the Philippines for good.

Contact Information

However, in cases of other concerns or inquiries, you may still reach out to OWWA directly by contacting the following: 

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)
Office Address: F.B. Harrison St, Pasay, Metro Manila
Tel. No.: 8891-7601 to 24
OWWA hotline number: 1348, (02) 1348 (Regional), (+632) 1348 (International) 
OWWA Email Address: owwacares@owwa.gov.ph, commandcenter@dole.gov.ph
OWWA Facebook page: https://web.facebook.com/OWWAofficial
OWWA website: https://owwa.gov.ph/

You may also reach out to OWWA via its 24/7 Operations Center located at: OWWA Building, 7th corner F.B. Harrison Sts., Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines and can be contacted through the following contact information:

Landline: (+632)833-OWWA or (+632)833-6992
Globe Hotline: 2917 (Press “3” for OWWA)
Mobile/SMS text messaging: (0917)TXT-OWWA or (0917)898-6992
Facsimile: +63-2-8040638
Email address: opcenter@owwa.gov.ph/ owwa_opcenter@yahoo.com

owwa calamity assistance benefits for filipinos ofw

OWWA Calamity Cash Assistance Program

The OWWA Calamity Assistance is a benefit offered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to both active and inactive members via the OWWA Welfare Assistance Program (WAP). It was meant to offer support to OFWs and their families to help with their recovery efforts after being affected by calamities and natural disasters. As a social benefit offered to both active and inactive member OFWs and their eligible dependents, the OWWA Calamity Assistance is offered in hopes that all OFWs can get the protection and support they need in the face of disasters.

Also Read: Complete List of OWWA Programs, Benefits, and Services

In this guide, we looked into the complete process of applying for the OWWA Calamity Assistance. By complete, we mean that this guide will detail everything you need to know—from the qualifications to the requirements and detailed application procedures and the offices to visit—to make the process as simple as possible for you.

What is the OWWA Calamity Assistance

The OWWA Calamity Assistance is one of the four benefits offered by the agency through its Welfare Assistance Program (WAP). It is a part of the OWWA Social Benefit Program and was meant to offer financial and livelihood assistance and training to help OFWs and their families bounce back from the damages brought by natural and man-made calamities or disasters. 

Being one of the countries heavily affected by calamities and natural disasters on a regular basis, the Philippine government has put in place programs like the OWWA Calamity Assistance in an effort to help the affected OFWs and their families residing in areas where a State of Calamity has been declared by either the Local Government Unit (LGU) or the Office of the President.

It was also made available to both active and inactive OFWs, though an active OWWA membership is always more preferable in terms of availing other OWWA programs. 

OWWA Calamity Benefits

As one of the many provisions of the OWWA Welfare Assistance Program (WAP), the OWWA Calamity Assistance Program offers its availees the following benefits:

  • Cash aid amounting to ₱500.00 For OFWs who are inactive OWWA members and their family members who suffered due to natural disasters in areas where a state of calamity has been declared.
  • Cash aid amounting to ₱1,000.00 For OFWs who are active OWWA members and their family members who suffered due to natural disasters in areas where a state of calamity has been declared.
  • Cash assistance amounting to ₱1,500.00, for OFWs who are inactive OWWA members or their families in the event of man-made disasters
  • Cash assistance amounting to ₱3,000.00, for OFWs who are active OWWA members or their families in the event of man-made disasters
  • Other additional assistance for relief offered by the government to help supplement their income  

Qualifications 

To qualify for the benefits of the OWWA Calamity Assistance Program, the claimants must meet the following criteria: 

  • He/she be an OWWA member, active or otherwise, or an eligible dependent of one
  • He/she must have suffered from calamities or other types of disasters, natural or man-made
  • He/she must be living in areas where either the LGU or the Office of the President has declared a state of calamity
  • He/she must have suffered from having their place razed by calamities like typhoon or earthquake or disasters like war 

Requirements 

If you are interested in availing the OWWA Calamity Assistance Program, then you or your dependents must prepare to secure and submit the following documentary requirements:

For OFW claimants of the Calamity Assistance

  • Photocopy of at least two (2) valid IDs, preferably the OWWA ID
  •  2 x 2 ID picture of the OFW
  • Barangay Certificate to prove that claimant is a resident of the disaster/emergency affected community

  • If victim of fire incident, secure Certification
  • A completely filled out claim form declaring that no other OFW-family member had already availed of the assistance offered
  • Active bank account

If the claimant is the spouse of the OFW

  • Photocopy of their marriage contract
  • A duly accomplished claim form declaring that no other OFW-family member had already availed of the assistance offered
  • 2 x 2 ID picture
  • A photocopy of at least two (2) valid IDs with address

If the claimant is an unmarried child of the OFW who is of legal age

  • Photocopy of his/her birth certificate
  • A duly accomplished claim form declaring that no other OFW-family member had already availed of the assistance offered
  • 2 x 2 ID picture
  • A photocopy of a valid ID with address

If the claimant is the guardian of the OFW’s child who is a minor

  • Authorization letter from the OFW
  • Photocopy of the birth certificate of the OFW’s (minor) child
  • A duly accomplished claim form declaring that no other OFW-family member had already availed of the assistance offered
  • 2 x 2 ID picture of the claimant
  • A photocopy of a valid ID/passport with address of the claimant

If the claimant is the parent of an unmarried OFW

  • Photocopy of the birth certificate of the OFW
  • A duly accomplished claim form declaring that no other OFW-family member had already availed of the assistance offered
  • 2 x 2 ID picture of the claimant
  • A photocopy of a valid ID/passport with address of the claimant

If the claimant is the sibling of the unmarried OFW

  • Authorization letter from the OFW
  • Photocopy of the birth certificate of the OFW and the claimant
  • A duly accomplished claim form
  • 2 x 2 ID picture of the claimant
  • A photocopy of a valid ID/passport with address of the OFW and claimant

Once the documentary requirements are complete, you can start initiating your application starting with the application form online.

Procedure to Avail of the OWWA Calamity Assistance

To claim the benefits of and avail the OWWA calamity assistance, here are the steps to follow:

Via the OWWA Website (Online)

Step 1: Visit OWWA calamity assistance application page via the link: https://calamity.owwa.gov.ph.

Step 2: Fill in the online application form with all the personal details about the OFW. 

  • Name
  • Birthdate
  • Gender
  • Passport number
  • Civil status
  • Contact number, 
  • Email address
  • Facebook account
  • Address
  • Name of the claimant

Step 3: Select whether you are making the application for yourself as the member OFW or as an OFW beneficiary.

  • If the applicant is the OFW: select “SELF” and input the OFW’s name.
  • If the applicant is a beneficiary of the OFW: select the fitting relationship.

Step 4: Click “Next” to go to the next page where you will see more instructions on how to submit your application.

Step 5: Upload the following requirements by selecting “Choose File” and attaching the following documents: 

  • a 2×2 ID photo of the applicant
  • OFW’s passport
  • Claimant or applicant’s valid ID
  • Supplementary documents to prove relationship to the OFW

Step 6: Submit the application form, and wait for the message confirming the successful recording of your application.

Step 7: Wait for your application to be confirmed by the OWWA evaluator.

Via the OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO), OWWA Satellite Office, or POLO-OWWA offices

Step 1: Secure an appointment to the OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) for local applications or at the POLO-OWWA office for applicants abroad by: 

  • Using the appointment scheduler on the OWWA website (appointment.owwa.gov.ph).
  • Using the appointment scheduler on the OWWA Mobile App.

Step 2: On the day of the scheduled appointment, visit the OWWA office.

Step 3: Secure a priority number (ticket), and wait for your turn to be accommodated.

Step 4: Present your OFW ID or info to the Membership Verification Desk and obtain the application form and checklist of requirements based on status of your membership.

Step 5: Submit the accomplished claim form along with the documentary requirements for validation and evaluation.

Step 6: Once your application is approved, present your claim stub and claim the cash assistance through check or cash pay-out.

You may also visit the nearest OWWA Satellite Office for inquiries. They will provide you with the information you need to claim your calamity assistance straight from your municipality, if the application is approved.

Important Reminders

If you are looking to avail the OWWA Calamity assistance, then here are some things you need to remember:

  • The OWWA Calamity Assistance offered via the OWWA Welfare Assistance Program (WAP) is not a loan. 
  • It is a one-time cash aid offered to active and inactive OWWA members.
  • Valid IDs and active bank accounts are necessary when availing of this benefit.
  • If OWWA distributes the fund in cash, a bank account is no longer required.
  • The signatures on the OFW’s valid ID, passport, and the authorization letter must be identical.
  • Like any other OWWA programs, application for the OWWA calamity assistance can be done either through their website, or by visiting the nearest OWWA or POLO Offices. 
  • The payout of the calamity assistance is scheduled per municipality after thorough evaluation and approval of applications.
  • OWWA releases a list of qualified severely affected municipalities, when application for calamity assistance opens.

Video: A Closer Look at the OWWA Calamity Assistance Program

To learn more about the OWWA Calamity assistance benefits, you may watch this video posted on Youtube by Lihbay San Juan:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You may also check out this list of the most commonly asked questions and answers regarding the OWWA calamity assistance program:

1. What is the OWWA Calamity Assistance?

The OWWA Calamity Assistance is a benefit afforded by OWWA to its active and inactive members under the OWWA Welfare Assistance Program (WAP) to help them bounce back through a one-time no-commitment cash aid to OFWs and their dependents.

2. Who is qualified to apply for and avail the OWWA Calamity Assistance?

Since the program belongs under the OWWA WAP, both active and inactive OWWA member OFWs are allowed to apply for and avail of the one-time cash assistance as long as they satisfy all the conditions of the program. 

3. How much cash aid is given to qualified claimants of OWWA Calamity Assistance?

The program offers cash aid ranging from ₱500.00 to ₱3,000.00 to OFWs or their eligible dependents. The amount varies depending on the type and severity of the disasters.

4. How may I claim my benefit from the assistance?

Once your application for the Calamity Assistance has been approved, the local Regional Welfare Office, OWWA Satellite Office, or POLO-OWWA office will provide you with instructions about how to claim your benefit through your municipality. 

5. How can I apply for assistance on behalf of an OFW relative?

If you are a legal beneficiary or an eligible dependent of an OFW, you will just need to submit the accomplished application form along with the documentary requirements to apply for the calamity assistance. 

Summary 

The OWWA Calamity Assistance is government’s attempt at showing support to the millions of OFWs worldwide. With this program, the OFWs can rest assure that OWWA has their backs when calamity strikes or when faced with emergencies caused by natural or man-made disasters. 

For the Calamity Assistance benefit, it doesn’t matter whether you are an active OWWA member or not. As long as you satisfy the conditions set by the program, you are eligible to enjoy the one-time, no commitment special cash assistance when you need it. 

Contact Information

For more information on the Calamity Assistance and other OWWA programs, you may contact OWWA at:

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)

Office Address: F.B. Harrison St, Pasay, Metro Manila
Tel. No: 8891-7601 to 24
OWWA hotline number: 1348, (02) 1348 (Regional), (+632) 1348 (International) 
OWWA Email Address: owwacares@owwa.gov.ph, commandcenter@dole.gov.ph
OWWA Facebook page: https://web.facebook.com/OWWAofficial
OWWA website: https://owwa.gov.ph/

You may also reach out to the dedicated OWWA customer service hotline, OWWA Cares.

OWWA Cares
OWWA Cares Hotline: 1348 (for Metro Manila), (02) 1348 for outside Metro Manila, 0632-1348 for those overseas / international calls

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