DMW DMW Services and Benefits for OFWs

Question 1

Which DMW-administered fund provides death, disability, and repatriation benefits to Overseas Filipino Workers?

Accepted Answer

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Fund

Answer

Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Fund

Answer

Social Security System OFW Fund

Answer

Pag-IBIG OFW Contribution Fund

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the DMW's Welfare Attaché offices posted in OFW-receiving countries?

Accepted Answer

To provide on-site welfare services and assistance to distressed OFWs

Answer

To manage visa issuance for Filipino migrants

Answer

To collect taxes from OFWs working abroad

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To recruit workers for overseas employment

Question 3

Under DMW regulations, which document must an OFW obtain before leaving the Philippines to ensure legal protection?

Accepted Answer

Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)

Answer

National ID Card

Answer

Philippine Passport only

Answer

Barangay Clearance

Question 4

Which DMW service helps OFWs who have been illegally recruited or victimized by illegal recruiters?

Accepted Answer

Anti-Illegal Recruitment Program

Answer

OFW Tax Exemption Program

Answer

Overseas Employment Subsidy Program

Answer

OFW Housing Loan Program

Question 5

What benefit does an OFW receive by holding a valid OEC when departing the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

Exemption from travel tax and airport terminal fees

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Free airfare to their destination country

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Priority immigration processing abroad

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Free health insurance overseas

Question 6

Which DMW-linked program provides skills training and scholarships to dependents of OFWs?

Accepted Answer

OWWA Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP)

Answer

TESDA OFW Scholarship Program

Answer

DepEd OFW Subsidy Program

Answer

CHED Migrant Workers Scholarship