Good news to all Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Japan!

OWWA E-Card Issuance will be held on: 29 May 2026 – Nagoya (9 AM-6PM)Venue: TKP Garden City PREMIUM Nagoya Shinkansen ExitRoom: Banquet Room 4A (4th Floor)Address: 4F Imon Nagoya Building, 1-16 Tsubakicho, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, AichiMap: [Google Maps Link]( https://maps.app.goo.gl/2kNWvWk6vxHc5Kpq6) 30 May 2026 – Osaka (9AM-6PM)Venue: @Business Center Osaka Hommachi / Osaka International BuildingRoom: Room 1705 (17th … Read more

Good News – MWO Osaka Labor Outreach Mission – Fukuoka Prefecture (March 27–29, 2026)

Osaka, Japan The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) Osaka conducted a three-day outreach mission in Fukuoka Prefecture, engaging Filipino workers (OFWs) and employers in the agricultural sector. The mission included worksite visits to farms employing Filipino workers, where positive working conditions, supportive management, and good living accommodations were observed. Workers expressed satisfaction with their environment and … Read more

GOOD NEWS – TOWN HALL MEETING WITH THE FILIPINO COMMUNITIES

Osaka, Japan The Philippine Consulate General in Osaka, together with MWO-Osaka, successfully conducted a Town Hall Meeting with Filipino communities in the Kansai Region on March 21, 2026. The event gathered around 40 representatives from 26 Filipino organizations, promoting engagement, unity, and collaboration. Consul General Donna M. Rodriguez highlighted the importance of accessible and responsive … Read more

GOOD NEWS – INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION

Osaka, Japan On 8 March 2026, over 150 Filipino women in the Kansai region gathered in Osaka to celebrate International Women’s Day with the theme “Give to Gain: Lead Like Babaylan.” Organized by Ladies First Kansai in collaboration with MWO-Osaka and OWWA, the event honored the strength, leadership, and resilience of Filipino women. The program … Read more

GOOD NEWS (YAMAGUCHI OUTREACH MISSION)

Osaka, Japan The Joint Consular and Labor Mission to Yamaguchi, led by the Philippine Consulate General in Osaka (PCG-Osaka) with the participation of MWO-Osaka, was conducted on 28 February 2026 at Tokuyama Catholic Church, Shunan, Yamaguchi. During the mission, consultations with employers/principals from various industries were held, including those under the TITP and SSW programs. … Read more

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OSAKA, JAPAN A meaningful new initiative debuted this year – Mrs. Kansai Philippines 2025 – a cultural and community-centered event celebrating the strength, beauty, and leadership of Filipina women living in Japan. Launched by Kansai Collective and supported by the MWO-Osaka, this inaugural celebration took place on November 6, 2025, at the Sumiyoshi Kumin Center … Read more

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OSAKA, JAPAN The Philippine Community Coordinating Council (PCCC) in Kansai, in partnership with the Migrant Workers Office in Osaka held the PCCC Christmas Celebration dubbed “Disco Party – 80’s to Gen Z’s” on Sunday, November 2, 2025.  The event, which started at 3p.m. and lasted until 9 p.m. was held at the Oyodo Community Center … Read more

GOOD NEWS

OSAKA, JAPAN 25-26 October, Kobe, Japan. An estimated crowd of more than 10,000 Filipinos and friends of the Philippines filled the open space of Minato-no Mori Park in Kobe, Japan, and watched the concert performance of Elias J TV Band to cap the two-day Pistang Pilipino sa Kobe on 25-26 October 2025. Elias J TV … Read more

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Osaka, Japan MWO-Osaka hosted an ALL LEADER’S MEETING at the MWO-Osaka offices in the late morning of 13 October 2025.  The office took advantage of the Japanese Holiday, Sports Day, celebrated on that day, enable Filcom leaders who are otherwise occupied with work, to attend.   A total of thirty three (33) leaders and officers … Read more

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October 8, 2025 – Osaka , Japan The Philippine Coomunity Coordinating Council (PCCC), in partnership with the Migrant Workers Office in Osaka (MWO-Osaka) celebrated International Teacher’s Day (Appreciation for Filipino teachers) on 4 October 2025 at the Goodnews Osaka Church, Nishinari-ku, Osaka City.  The event which started at 1:00 p.m. lasted until 7 in the … Read more