QuestionsQuestions (OWWA MEMORANDUM OF INSTRUCTION NO. 009 S. 1994)
It launches foreign language training to develop basic/functional literacy in the mother language of the OCWs’ prospective country of assignment, in line with OWWA’s policy to enhance competitiveness through skills upgrading.
Filipino overseas contract workers (OCWs) and prospective OCWs.
They must submit: (1) an accomplished application form; (2) the original copy of a valid passport/seaman book/OWWA ID or any proof of overseas employment; and (3) one (1) 1x1 photo (one copy) for registration and acceptance.
A valid passport, seaman book, OWWA ID, or any proof of overseas employment.
Courses initially include, but are not limited to, Arabic, Mandarin, and English.
In designated training rooms at the OWWA Development Center, Pasay City, or at the OWWA Building, Intramuros, Manila.
If they fail to finish without justifiable reason/cause, they shall be compelled to pay the entire training cost.
When an OCW or prospective OCW fails to finish a course without justifiable reason/cause.
The MOI provides a deterrent and cost-recovery mechanism for non-completion without justifiable cause by compelling full payment of the training cost.
The Manpower Development Benefits Department (thru the Training Assistance Division).
The Field Services Office (thru the Manpower Development Division of NCR) implements the project, and it also assists the Manpower Development Benefits Department in monitoring and evaluating the training’s effectiveness.
It shall be provided with the necessary budget as approved by the OWWA Board of Trustees.
Immediately, as stated in the Effectivity clause.
It is an OWWA Memorandum of Instruction—an administrative issuance laying down guidelines for implementing foreign language training for OCWs and prospective OCWs.
It refers to developing practical knowledge and ability to use the language in the OCW’s prospective country of assignment, specifically in the mother language of that country.