Tag: Migrant Workers
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Philippine Department of Migrant Workers Enhances Safety Protocols for OFWs in Kuwait
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has announced the implementation of more rigorous safety protocols for Filipino workers heading to Kuwait. This decision comes in the wake of recent tragic incidents involving overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Instead of imposing a complete ban on deployments, the DMW is focusing on enhancing the screening…
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Philippine Migrant Workers Department Warns of Stricter Schengen Border Controls
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has issued a warning to Filipino workers and tourists in the Schengen area to be vigilant due to heightened border security measures implemented by several European countries. According to DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac’s Advisory No. 02 of 2025, these measures are a response to security…
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Philippine Authorities Close Down Hikari Japanese Learning Center for Illegal Job Offers
On February 6, 2025, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines took decisive action by closing five branches of the Hikari Japanese Learning Center Corporation due to illegal recruitment activities. The operation, led by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, targeted the Manila branch on Leon Guinto St., Malate, as well as the…
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Philippine Foreign Affairs Department Examines Potential Kuwait Deployment Ban
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines is currently analyzing the implications of a proposed ban on deploying Filipino workers to Kuwait, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo. Speaking on Friday, Manalo indicated that no final decision has been made yet regarding the ban. He emphasized that the proposal is still under…
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DOH Endorses Changes to PhilHealth Premiums and Budget Calculations
The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed its support for the proposed modifications to the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, following the approval of House Bill (HB) 11357 on its second reading by the House of Representatives. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa praised the amendment proposed by Marikina City 2nd District Rep. Stella Luz Quimbo, which…
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Philippine DFA: No Final Call Yet on Kuwait Worker Deployment Ban
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines has made it clear that no final decision has been reached regarding a proposed ban on sending Filipino workers to Kuwait. This clarification came from Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo Jose De Vega, who addressed the issue after Kuwaiti media reported that the ban was already in…
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DMW and Recruitment Agencies Collaborate to Enhance OFW Safety in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
On January 24, 2025, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) held a crucial meeting with recruitment agencies responsible for sending Filipino workers to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Led by DMW Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan, the session focused on improving the welfare and protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The dialogue addressed several pressing issues, including…
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Philippine Department of Migrant Workers Reassesses Deployment Policies to Kuwait Following Fatal Incidents
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has initiated a comprehensive review of its deployment strategies for Filipino workers heading to Kuwait, spurred by the recent unfortunate deaths of two Filipino workers. This decision was announced on January 22, 2025, by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, who emphasized the need to enhance…
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Investigation Launched into Possible Foul Play in Death of Filipino Worker in Kuwait
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has initiated an investigation into the death of Jenny Alvarado, an overseas Filipino worker in Kuwait, amid suspicions of foul play. The probe was announced by DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac during a forum at the Manila Hotel on Friday. Alvarado’s body was repatriated to the Philippines and arrived…
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