Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families are set to benefit from enhanced health services as the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) officially launched its newest initiative, “Alagang OWWA: Yakap at Gamot”, on September 25 at the OWWA Main Building in Pasay City.
The program, launched in partnership with VidaCure, aims to provide easier access to medical services and medicines for OFWs and their loved ones. The event also featured the Ceremonial Handover of the Lab for All Medical and Clinical Laboratory Mobile Vehicle, a donation from First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos, further expanding healthcare reach to local communities.
Key Features of the Program
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Lab for All Medical and Clinical Laboratory Mobile Vehicle
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Offers free laboratory and medical check-up services directly to communities.
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Brings healthcare closer to OFWs’ families, reducing the need for costly hospital visits.
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Alagang OWWA Botika
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Provides quick and free access to essential medicines.
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Delivered through accredited pharmacy networks in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), PhilHealth, and other healthcare establishments.
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Leaders and Partners Behind the Initiative
The launch was spearheaded by OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan, alongside Deputy Administrators Jasmine Anne Gapatan and Rosalia Susana Bahia-Catapang. Also present were Ms. Maria Jesusa B. Viray, President and CEO of Pharmacare Plus, Inc., and Mr. Rubencito Lao, Chief Technical Officer of Eurolink Network International Corporation—partners of the First Lady in making the Lab for All mobile vehicle possible.
Administrator Caunan emphasized that this program reaffirms OWWA’s commitment to the welfare of OFWs, ensuring that “in matters of health, our modern-day heroes and their families are never left behind.”
A Step Towards Accessible Healthcare
The Alagang OWWA: Yakap at Gamot program is a significant step in bridging healthcare gaps for OFWs and their families. By combining mobile laboratory services and free medicine access, the initiative ensures that health services are not only available but also within reach of the communities that need them most.
This effort reflects OWWA’s continuing mission of “Alagang OWWA, Serbisyong May Puso,” providing meaningful support that goes beyond employment assistance and touches the very core of family well-being.
