OFWs now have an exclusive place to comfortably spend idle time waiting for their flights at NAIA Terminal 1. The design is patterned after some VIP passenger lounges on certain airlines. Here are a few quick details about the lounge:
- Free to use by OFWs, regardless of what type and class of plane tickets you hold.
- Free and unlimited snacks and refreshments
- Free coffee (brewed and instant)
- Free use of Charging stations for cell phones
- Free WiFi
- Comfortable seating (approximately 50 seats)
- OWWA help desk is available for questions concerning OFW
- Power outlets are available for those who want to use laptops
- Open 24/7
What are the requirements to use the OFW lounge?
Ang sasabihin mo lang, “Ako ay OFW.” Tapos!
OWWA Administrator Arnel Ignacio, on requirements to use the OFW Lounge
According to OWWA Administrator Arnel Ignacio, “Naku! Napakaraming requirements! Ang sasabihin mo lang, ‘Ako ay OFW.’ Tapos!“
Where is the OFW lounge located at NAIA?
4th Floor, Departure Area of NAIA Terminal 1 More OFW lounges will open at NAIA Terminal 3 and other international airports in Clark, Cebu, and Davao. The lounge is a project of the House of Representatives, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Department of Migrant Workers, and Manila International Airport Authority.
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Photos from the Philippine News Agency & Jekki Pascual
