OFW Watch 1.0.23
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Free Version
Publisher Description
OFW Watch objective is to make life easier, safer and more productive for both the OFW, the
ex-pat and their families back home.
In the spirit of Bayanihan and volunteerism, the OFW Watch app and volunteer support
network is a private sector initiative, in partnership with the Philippines Department of Labor
and Employment (DOLE) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), to
empower the overseas Filipinos with the mobile and social networking technology they need to
help themselves, help each other and help the government agencies tasked with supporting
them.
Features include:
Safety: An Emergency SOS button. Tapping this button will generate an immediate response,
including, but not limited to:
- An immediate call back to ascertain the situation.
- An immediate targeted broadcasting of your SOS message and location to the
concerned embassy, DOLE and attached agencies, nearby volunteers, community
support groups.
- Real-time broadcasting and monitoring of the status of the SOS to final resolution.
Report a Concern:
- Non-emergency reporting function for abuse, missing OFWs or corruption.
Connecting Filipinos:
- Alerts – Users are notified when a Filipino move nearby.
- Find Others – Uses geo-location data to connect you with other OFWs, ex-pats and
community groups nearby. Profiles of nearby users, includes a link to their public social
networks, such as a Facebook page, to facilitate a connection if both parties mutually
agree.
- Check-in functions: Tight integration with Google Places to identify popular/safe
locations for Filipinos with reviews and comments by other Filipinos.
- Groups: Ability for users to locate local Filipino Associations/groups or to create local
support groups
Ask a Question – A knowledgeable staff and community volunteers monitor all questions and
deliver prompt answers on anything under the sun. Anything from how to make chicken soup
to how to renew your passport. Ask anything and get an answer. We are here to make your life
easier.
OFW Work Journal:
- A DOLE and OWWA supported Work Journal for OFWs to record work conditions.
- Work Journals can be monitored remotely by OWWA and POLO, including posts, photos
and videos posted by the OFW in response to specific questions posted to the Work
Journal by OWWA or POLO staff.
Resources Library:
- Directories of all Philippine Embassies, Consulates, OWWA, POLO offices. Each listing
contains detailed information, including Google maps, hotlines, fax numbers, email
addresses, directions and contact names.
- FAQs: hundreds of answers. Frequently asked questions from OWWA, POEA and DFA.
- Programs: Access to programs and mini-website, including currency converter, simple
translator, language lessons, tips and much, much more.
Apr 27, 2018
Version 1.0.23
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
- Performance Enhancement
About OFW Watch
OFW Watch is a free app for iOS published in the Chat & Instant Messaging list of apps, part of Communications.
The company that develops OFW Watch is Mynd Dynamic Team, Inc.. The latest version released by its developer is 1.0.23.
To install OFW Watch on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2018-04-27 and was downloaded 1 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the OFW Watch as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install OFW Watch on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the OFW Watch is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After OFW Watch is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
