{"id":3420,"date":"2024-03-01T14:21:38","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T14:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/?p=3420"},"modified":"2024-03-01T14:21:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T14:21:38","slug":"owwa-ofw-ecard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/owwa-ofw-ecard\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get an OWWA OFW eCard"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709131589735\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An OWWA <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a form of identification that proves an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is an active member of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). Using this free ID, OFWs can easily enjoy the benefits that come with being an active OWWA member.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708965496825\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While eCard registrations are currently on hold, it will still help to know why you should get one, how to apply for one, and where to claim your eCard when it\u2019s ready.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708965510697\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, get your pens and notepads ready and read on to learn more about the newest ID for OFWs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Who is eligible for an OWWA OFW eCard?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1709201725114\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-02.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Illustration conveying a list of qualifications\" title=\"Who is eligible for an OWWA OFW eCard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-02.png 1920w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-02-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-02-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-02-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-02-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708965573223\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still in its early stages, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is only available to OFWs under the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balik Manggagawa <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(returning worker) program.\u00a0 These are Filipinos who have recently finished or are currently finishing their overseas employment contracts and are planning to work with the same employer. The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balik Manggagawa<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may return to the same host country or be assigned to a new one.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1708965592127\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These same OFWs are also eligible for an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if they meet the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709051139196\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have an active OWWA membership for over 90 days from the day of their application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have a valid <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pna.gov.ph\/articles\/1206929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, OFW Pass, or an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmw.gov.ph\/archives\/files\/OECExemption.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OEC Exemption Number<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have a valid passport.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709051150258\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An OEC Exemption Number is proof that you are a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balik Manggagawa<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who will be resuming your work in the same host country after your trip to the Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709051157426\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While only the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balik Manggagawa<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can avail the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today, the program\u2019s second phase will eventually make the ID available to other active OWWA members. This includes new OFWs who have just started working abroad, direct hires, and OFWs hired through the Department of Migrant Workers\u2019 (DMW) Government Placement Bureau.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Why should I get an OWWA OFW eCard?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1709222365799\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-03.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Illustration conveying a man wondering why he should get an OFW eCard\" title=\"Why should I get an OWWA OFW eCard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-03.png 1920w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-03-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-03-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-03-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-03-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709051206761\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an OWWA <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps you streamline the process of being a Filipino working abroad. Soon, you won\u2019t need to sort through papers, folders, and binders when you visit the OWWA or travel to your job site.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709051225726\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an OWWA <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can look forward to these perks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 22px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Quickly avail of OWWA benefits<\/h4>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709051314993\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using your eCard, you can register for these programs available to active OWWA members:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709130647046\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social Benefit Programs \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for financial assistance in times of illness, loss, or injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Education and Training Programs \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for opportunities to learn new skills and increase your competitiveness in the international job market<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Reintegration Programs \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for OFWS who wish to come home and start a business in the Philippines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Repatriation Programs \u2013<\/b> for OFWs fleeing countries in conflict or states of emergency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 22px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Always have an OEC on hand<\/h4>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709051434724\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your OWWA <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> works as an exit clearance. With this in your pocket, there will be fewer steps to take as you prepare to work abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 22px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Take your OFW ID wherever you go<\/h4>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709051474792\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using OWWA\u2019s Mobile App, you can access a digital version of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your phone, so it will always be with you, and you\u2019ll carry fewer things while you\u2019re on the go.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 22px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Add a valid ID to your arsenal<\/h4>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709051498559\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your OWWA <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> acts as a government-issued ID with a unique membership number that will be assigned to you forever.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >How do I check my OWWA membership status?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1709203200025\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-04.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"illustration showing a woman checking her OWWA membership status\" title=\"How can I check my OWWA membership status\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-04.png 1920w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-04-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-04-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-04-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-04-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709051583495\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By now you\u2019re probably interested in getting an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; but before you rush to apply, review your OWWA membership. You may have forgotten to renew your membership while you were abroad, or it may be expiring in a few days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709051606359\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To check or renew your OWWA Membership status you can:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709051651269\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Download the OWWA Mobile App \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The app is available in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/rw\/app\/owwa-mobile\/id6457205556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.owwamobileappv2&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After you log in, tap on the app\u2019s Information tab to view your membership status. You can also use the app to pay OWWA\u2019s membership fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visit POLO-OWWA \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are already abroad, visit the nearest Philippine Overseas Labour Office (POLO) to review your membership status.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visit OWWA RWO \u2013<\/b> You don\u2019t need to be in Manila to renew your OWWA membership. Visit your nearest OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) to assess your membership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >How do I apply for an OWWA OFW eCard?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1709222176299\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Artboard-5.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Illustration portraying the OFW eCard application process\" title=\"How to apply for an OWWA OFW eCard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Artboard-5.png 1920w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Artboard-5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Artboard-5-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Artboard-5-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Artboard-5-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709051870928\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the application process you had to follow before OWWA paused registrations:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709051859794\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While OWWA website improvements have put <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> registrations on hold, it still helps to know what to expect once registrations open. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709119762803\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ecard.owwa.gov.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> application website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and fill out the online form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicate which OWWA RWO is the most convenient location to pick up your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read and understand OWWA\u2019s data privacy policy before clicking the \u201cAgree\u201d button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accomplish the form\u2019s Captcha section. This proves that a human is filling out the application form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the \u201cSubmit\u201d button.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709119780433\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible OFWs who submitted their application forms received a tracking number they could use to monitor the status of their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709119794331\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once their cards were ready, the OFWs retrieved their IDs at the OWWA RWO indicated in their application forms. They either picked it up themselves once they returned to the Philippines or had an authorised representative get it for them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709119814167\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authorised representatives had to be related to the OFW. They also needed to present an authorisation letter from the OFW with an attached copy of the OFW\u2019s passport identification page.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 22px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Losing your OFW eCard<\/h4>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709120028498\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to note that getting an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is free; however, there may be corresponding fees should an OFW lose their ID. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709120084534\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you ever lose your card, use this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owwa.gov.ph\/?page_id=4172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">directory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to contact your nearest OWWA RWO. They\u2019ll fill you in on what you\u2019ll need to do to get a new your eCard.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What\u2019s next?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1709222232202\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-07.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"An illustration of a magnifying glass hovering over the word &quot;next!&quot;\" title=\"What&#039;s next?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-07.png 1920w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-07-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-07-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-07-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-07-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709121856016\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may take some time until <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> registrations reopen, but here are some things you can do while you wait:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709131427474\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monitor your OWWA membership status \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last thing you want is to be an inactive member when registrations reopen. Keep track of your renewal date and pay your dues on time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Download the OWWA Mobile App \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One way to monitor our OWWA membership status wherever you are is by checking your phone. Use the OWWA Mobile App to track your membership, pay your fees, and avail of OWWA benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Register as a <\/b><b><i>Balik Manggagawa<\/i><\/b> <b>\u2013 <\/b>OFWs classified as <i>Balik Manggagawa<\/i> are eligible to apply for an OFW eCard. To sign up as a returning worker<i>, <\/i>log in to your profile in the <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineservices.dmw.gov.ph\/OnlineServices\/POEAOnline.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DMW\u2019s online services portal<\/a> and fill out the <i>Balik Manggagawa<\/i> registration form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Sending money to the Philippines<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1709222309765\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-08.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"An illustration representing sending money online\" title=\"Sending money to the Philippines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-08.png 1920w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-08-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-08-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-08-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OFW-E-CARD-08-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709122084213\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are bills to pay and memberships to renew. While you wait for a shot at applying for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFW eCard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, focus on doing well at your job abroad and set some funds aside for yourself and your loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Be cautious of informal remittance channels<\/h5>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709123863344\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you may want to skip transaction fees when you send money home, there won\u2019t be the same layer of protection you would have with more formal remittance channels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709123895046\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to our central bank, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsp.gov.ph\/Consumer%20Corner\/OF%20Portal_FAQs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201cBanks and other formal channels afford its customers due protection and recourse, which may not be the case for informal channels. Remittance transactions are also duly reported to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709123929678\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Informal channels include bringing money with you when you come home or sending it to the Philippines though friends or relatives. These ways may seem easier for you, but the risks may be greater than the convenience and rewards. And when it comes to your savings, it\u2019s better to play it safe.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Keep your remittances safe<\/h5>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709123943644\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A secure money transfer app like Kabayan Remit can conveniently send your remittances from your host country to these reputable banks in the Philippines:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709124057319\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdo.com.ph\/mobile\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banco de Oro (BDO)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpi.com.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.landbank.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landbank<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrobank.com.ph\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metrobank<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnb.com.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philippine National Bank (PNB)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcbc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709131279542\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The app can also transfer funds to BSP-regulated e-wallets and pawnshops, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GCash<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayabank.ph\/#:~:text=Maya%20Bank%2C%20Inc.%20is%20regulated,to%20P500%2C000%20per%20depositor.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maya<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cebuanalhuillier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cebuana Lhuillier<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palawanpawnshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palawan Pawnshop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014all while providing users a convenient way to pay their government contributions, bills, and <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/finance\/investing-in-real-estate-for-ofws\/\">investments<\/a> from their phones or desktops.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709131310172\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overseas, Kabayan Remit is monitored by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom and the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). It also works with the Community Federal Savings Bank (CFSB), which is registered with the United States\u2019 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Get started<\/h5>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709131149140\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to enjoy Kabayan Remit\u2019s bank-level security features? Signing up is easy. Simply follow these three steps:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709124171912\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behind the scenes, we monitor our program for suspicious transfers, making it a point to alert you if we think someone is trying take a cut out of your hard work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709124224661\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to the app or register for a free account <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.kabayanremit.com\/clients\/sign-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add your beneficiary\u2019s details, including their mobile number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap \u201cSend Money,\u201d and you\u2019re ready to go.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709124248643\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about Kabayan Remit and the different ways we help OFWs send money to the Philippines, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or visit our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/help-center\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1709124263978\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you have more questions, our 24\/7 bilingual customer support team is also available to assist you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/customer-support\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An OWWA OFW eCard is a form of identification that proves an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is an active member of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). 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