Section 9Sec./Art. 9

Amount of Contribution and Effectivity of Membership. Membership in the OWWA, either through the compulsory or voluntary coverage, shall be effective upon payment of membership contribution in the amount of twenty-five US dollars (US$ 25.00) or its equivalent in the prevailing foreign exchange rates. Such membership shall be considered active until the expiration of the OFWs existing employment contract or after two (2) years from contract effectivity, whichever comes first.

In case of voluntary registration, membership shall be considered active until the expiration of the OFWs existing employment contract or after two (2) years from the date of voluntary registration, whichever comes first.

The OWWA shall be allowed to collect a subsequent membership contribution from the member-OFW only after every two (2) years from the last membership contribution made.