OFW Corner

LGU-Umingan hosted the signing of MOA on the Establishment of OFW Desks in the Municipalities of the 6th District of Pangasinan on March 26, 2008. Under the MOA, OWWA provides an orientation to the assigned LGU personnel to the OFW Migrant Desk regarding the programs and services of the agency and to conduct regular consultation and monitoring thru its Famiy Welfare Officer to the assigned LGU personnel for the immediate classification and resolution on issues and concerns raised by the clients.

On part of the LGU, a staff is assigned to take charge of the OFW Migrant Desk; coordinate with OWWA as often as necessary; provide appropriate assistance to the OFWs and their families; and refer OFWs and their families directly to OWWA for availment of its services.

As for the LGU Umingan, Crescel V. Dela Cruz was designated as OFW Migrant Desk Officer.