# OFW Watch

> Social networking and support app for overseas Filipinos. (iPhone/iPad app by Mynd Dynamic Team, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ofw-watch/id1290033693 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mynd Dynamic Team, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/901787261)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.25/5 from 4 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 133 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ofw-watch/id1290033693/reviews.md

## What is OFW Watch?

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.

## Key features

- Emergency SOS button
- Report concerns for abuse or corruption
- Connect with other OFWs nearby
- Join or create Filipino community groups
- Ask questions to staff and volunteers
- OFW Work Journal for recording conditions
- Resource library with embassy and consulate info


## Frequently asked questions about OFW Watch

### What is OFW Watch?

OFW Watch is a social networking and support app designed to empower overseas Filipinos. It provides safety features, a way to connect with other OFWs, and access to various resources and information.

### How does the Emergency SOS button work on OFW Watch?

Tapping the SOS button on OFW Watch immediately triggers a response. This includes a callback to ascertain the situation, broadcasting your SOS message and location to relevant embassies and agencies, and nearby volunteers for real-time monitoring until resolution.

### Can I report non-emergency issues using OFW Watch?

Yes, OFW Watch includes a non-emergency reporting function. You can use this to report concerns such as abuse, missing OFWs, or corruption.

### How does OFW Watch help me connect with other Filipinos abroad?

OFW Watch uses geo-location to help you find other OFWs, expats, and community groups nearby. It also allows users to create profiles with links to their public social networks, facilitating connections when both parties agree.

### What kind of questions can I ask through OFW Watch?

You can ask virtually any question through OFW Watch. Knowledgeable staff and community volunteers monitor all questions and provide prompt answers on a wide range of topics, from practical advice to passport renewal.

### Does OFW Watch have ads?

The provided data does not specify if OFW Watch contains advertisements. It is listed as a free application.

### What devices is OFW Watch available on?

OFW Watch is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is OFW Watch updated?

OFW Watch was last updated on April 27, 2018, with version 1.0.23. This indicates that updates may not be very frequent.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.23 — 2018-04-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Performance Enhancement

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