Manama, Bahrain–The second session of the Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Training took place successfully on September 5, 2025, at Orange Tower in Manama.
A total of 43 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) attended this ongoing course, which spans four Fridays and is specifically tailored for graduates of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration’s (OWWA) skilled training programs, conducted in partnership with Pinay Ikaw Na (PIN) and Eagle Mind Consultancies.
This four-week course is an integral part of the Department of Migrant Workers’ (DMW) Reintegration Preparedness Program, aimed at equipping Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with essential tools and knowledge for a successful reintegration process.
The lecture was delivered by Dr. Ilene Valian A. Agana, the CEO of Eagle Mind Consultancies, a renowned entrepreneur training soecialist who guided the participants through the essential aspects of financial management, business planning, and the development of an entrepreneurial mindset, providing them with the necessary tools for a sustainable reintegration journey.
The informative lecture highlighted the significance of financial discipline, strategic planning, and entrepreneurial growth in facilitating a successful reintegration after working abroad.
Participants expressed their gratitude for the practical insights shared, particularly in the business segment, which resonated with their aspirations to establish small enterprises either locally or in the Philippines.
The inaugural session commenced on 29 August 2025, attended by Charge d’Affaires Bryan Jess T. Baguio, Labor Attaché Dr. Orville A. Ballitoc, OWWA Welfare Officer Juvilyn Anns B. Gumabay, and Ms. Dinah Sta. Ana, who is the President of Pinay Ikaw Na,
OWWA staff members, including Mr. Arnel Estrella and Ms. Nadine Joyces Herrera, were present to assist and coordinate the sessions.
Numerous officers from Pinay Ikaw Na were also in attendance to offer support throughout the training.
The training aims to empower Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) by equipping them for financial independence and future entrepreneurial opportunities in the Philippines.
This initiative aligns with OWWA’s mission to empower OFWs through sustainable livelihood training and support services. The concluding sessions of the course are set to take place in the upcoming weeks, culminating in a presentation of business proposals by the trainees.
