DMW-ADVISORY-44-2026 — OWWA E-CARD AS AN OFW'S PRIMARY IDENTIFCATION CARD AND VALID GOVERNMENT-ISSUED ID

Pepartment ot Aliarant Morkers Republic of the Philippines

Blas F. Ople Building, Ortigas Avenue cor. EDSA, Mandaluyong City 1550 A NMCC Website:www Ov.ph| Email:[email protected] | Hotlines:8722 1152,8722 1155,8822 T159,87243665 BACONG PILIPINAS

ADVISORY NO. 4 4

Series of 2026

OWWA E-CARD AS AN OFW'S PRIMARY IDENTIFICATION CARD AND VALID

GOVERNMENT-ISSUED ID

In recognition of the various transactions undertaken by Overseas Filipino

valid government-issued identification document. Workers (OFWs) with government agencies,private entities,and other institutions, the OWWA e-Card is hereby recognized as an OFW's primary identification card and a

reducing documentary requirements and facilitating more efficient transactions for OFWs in situations where proof of identity is required. This measure supports the government's Ease of Doing Business initiatives by

to recognize and accept the OWWA e-Card upon presentation by a member-OFW in Accordingly, all concerned agencies, institutions, and entities are encouraged

connection with any lawful and relevant transaction.

The OwWA e-Card is available in both physical and digital formats through

card, the QR code embedded in the OWWA e-Card may be scanned to access the member's corresponding membership details. the eGovPH and the OWWA Mobile App. To verify the authenticity and validity of the

Attached to this Advisory is a sample of the latest OWwA e-Card format for reference and guidance.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Departmfent of Migrant Workers HANS LEO J.CACDAC Secretary

EPARTMENT OF MIGRANT WORKERS eneral Services Division Administrative Serv S

Date: July 15, 2026 RECEIVED By:_RICHIE M.GUEVARRA Time: 11:40 A.M By: DMW General Services Division on _July 15, 2026 CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED

Republic of the Philippines Department of Migrant Workers OVERSEAS WORKERS WELFARE ADMINISTRATION

LIDDIN Tel. No.: 8891-7601 to 24 Il 24/7 Operation Center 8804-0638;8551-1560Il Hotline 1348 Il www.owwa.gov.ph OWWA Center,7th St.cor. F.B.Harrison St., Pasay City 1300, Phi BAGONG PILIPINAS

THE OWWA E-CARD

The OWWA e-Card is issued to member-OFWs upon payment of the OWWA membership fee of USD 25 and is valid for two (2) years from the date of membership payment. This available in both physical and digital formats through the eGovPH and the OWWA Mobile App. To verify the authenticity and validity of the card, the QR code embedded in the OWWA e-Card may be scanned to access the member's corresponding membership details.

OWWA ECARD

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