Entitlement to Training
- Open to Filipino overseas contract workers (OCWs) and prospective OCWs
- Both current and incoming OCWs are eligible to avail of language training courses
Admission Requirements for Applicants
- Submission of accomplished application form
- Presentation of original valid passport, seaman's book, OWWA ID, or any valid proof of overseas employment
- One recent 1" x 1" photo attached for registration purposes
Language Courses Offered
- Courses initially offered include Arabic, Mandarin, and English
- Possibility of expanding to other foreign languages as needed
Training Venues
- Conducted at designated training rooms located at OWWA Development Center, Pasay City
- Also conducted at OWWA Building, Intramuros, Manila
Penalty for Non-completion
- OCWs or prospective OCWs who fail to complete the course without justifiable cause must reimburse the full cost of training
- Ensures commitment and discourages dropout without valid reasons
Administration and Monitoring
- Managed by Manpower Development Benefits Department through the Training Assistance Division
- Field Services Office, via the Manpower Development Division of NCR, is responsible for project implementation
- Both departments collaborate to monitor and evaluate training effectiveness
Budget Provision
- Funding for the language training must be approved by the OWWA Board of Trustees
- Ensures proper financial support for program sustainability
Effectivity of the Memorandum
- The Memorandum of Instruction (MOI) takes effect immediately upon issuance
- Enacted on 27 July 1994 by the OWWA Administrator David P. Corpin