Tag: Department of Migrant Workers
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Alert Issued for Filipinos in Papua New Guinea Amid Escalating Violence
Filipinos residing and working in Papua New Guinea are urged to remain alert due to increasing violence, particularly in Port Moresby and its surrounding areas. The advisory was released by the Department of Migrant Workers and the Philippine Embassy on February 19, 2025, highlighting the need for caution. The Department of Migrant Workers advised Filipinos…
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Philippines Enhances Safety Protocols for OFWs Heading to Kuwait
MANILA – In a bid to safeguard Filipino workers abroad, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has announced the implementation of more stringent deployment protocols for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) destined for Kuwait. This move comes in the wake of recent distressing incidents involving OFWs. During a recent interview on Bagong Pilipinas, DMW Secretary Hans…
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President Marcos Jr. Praised as ‘OFW President’ for Enhancing Migrant Workers’ Welfare
In a recent interview on Bagong Pilipinas, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as the ‘OFW President’ for his dedicated efforts in improving the welfare and protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Cacdac highlighted that 2024 marked a significant year for the DMW, despite being only…
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Department of Migrant Workers Speeds Up Delivery of ‘Balikbayan’ Boxes to OFWs
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), under the leadership of Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, has successfully managed the release and distribution of 42 ‘balikbayan’ boxes to their intended recipients on Wednesday. These packages, sent by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from around the world, had been stuck in transit for months, causing distress among the senders.…
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Philippine Department of Migrant Workers Seeks Expanded Employment for Skilled Filipinos in UAE
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines is actively working to increase job prospects for skilled Filipino workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aligning with the UAE’s strategy to boost its workforce for its 2025 development goals. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac emphasized the DMW’s dedication to finding more international job…
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Philippine Migrant Workers Department Seeks Expanded Employment for Skilled Filipinos in UAE
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines is actively working to increase job prospects for skilled Filipino workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aligning with the UAE’s strategy to boost its workforce for its 2025 development goals. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac emphasized the DMW’s dedication to finding more international job…
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Senator Gatchalian Urges Enhanced Safeguards for Filipino Migrant Workers
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has emphasized the need for robust protections for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) negotiates with foreign nations to secure more job opportunities. Gatchalian stressed that the DMW must vigilantly oversee the welfare, safety, and rights of OFWs to shield them from exploitation, neglect, and unjust labor…
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Philippine Government to Bring More OFWs Home from Lebanon
The Philippine government is preparing to repatriate additional overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families from Lebanon, as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East. Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced on Monday that this move follows directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The DMW is working closely with…
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Philippines Strengthens Global Ties to Enhance Opportunities and Safeguard OFWs
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has intensified its efforts to broaden job prospects and bolster protections for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as international demand for their skills continues to grow. At a recent press conference in Makati City, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac highlighted the successful interactions with 40 ministers from various…
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