Pia Wurtzbach named OWWA ambassador, strengthens support for OFWs

• Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach has been appointed as the new ambassador of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to promote support and services for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)
• Wurtzbach visited OFWs in Saudi Arabia as part of her duties and continues to advocate for health and wellness through her long-time involvement with the HIV awareness group LoveYourself
• OWWA and Wurtzbach are encouraging OFWs to avail of the OWWA e-Card, which provides access to various government benefits and services, with the campaign line: “Si Pia nga, may OWWA e-Card na...Ikaw, papahuli ka ba?”
• Since winning Miss Universe, Wurtzbach has supported causes like women empowerment, health advocacy, and environmental protection, including auctioning her pageant items to fund LoveYourself’s youth center

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has officially named Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach as its newest ambassador, entrusting her to represent and connect with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) around the world.

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As part of her role, Wurtzbach recently traveled to Saudi Arabia where she spent meaningful time with OFWs, sharing stories and listening to their experiences.

Currently residing in Dubai with her husband, travel entrepreneur Jeremy Jauncey, Pia expressed her enthusiasm in serving fellow Filipinos abroad.

In addition to her OWWA duties, Pia continues her advocacy work in health and wellness as a long-time supporter of the HIV awareness group LoveYourself.

“Always a privilege to serve our fellow Filipinos abroad,” she wrote in an Instagram update.

OWWA has been promoting its e-card through Wurtzbach, encouraging OFWs to avail of the card’s benefits and services.

A post on OWWA’s Instagram page read, “Si Pia nga, may OWWA e-Card na...Ikaw, papahuli ka ba?”

Since claiming the Miss Universe title in 2015, Pia has remained active in various charitable causes, championing women’s rights, health initiatives, and environmental awareness.

In 2024, she auctioned off several personal memorabilia from her pageant journey, raising funds to support the establishment of LoveYourself’s youth center.

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Pia Wurtzbach is a Filipino-German actress, model, and Miss Universe 2015 titleholder. She is one of the four Filipinas to earn the title. She is now married to travel entrepreneur Jeremy Jauncey. They had their wedding in Seychelles and it was a very private one. Aside from making a mark as a beauty queen and actress, Pia is now making waves as a fashion influencer, attending prestigious fashion shows and events and endorsing big brands.

Earlier, Pia wowed fans with her Instagram photos showcasing her life in Dubai. A fan expressed excitement about Pia’s potential appearances at global fashion events like Paris Fashion Week. Then, Pia responded that she won’t be attending PFW this January.

In a previous report by KAMI, Pia reacted to the post of Jeremy Jauncey where he compared the look of Pia in the photo and in real life. The husband of Miss Universe 2015 really tickled netizens' fancy when he said that his wife does not look exactly like the one in the photo in real life. "My wife looks nothing like this in real life @piawurtzbach," Jeremy said. In the comments, Pia commented with a laugh and added, "Roast for breakfast ey?"

Source: KAMI.com.gh