Tag: Migrant Workers
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Philippine Government Commits to Repatriating and Reintegrating 220 Pardoned OFWs from UAE
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has pledged to facilitate the return of 220 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were recently granted clemency by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The DMW announced its commitment to not only bring these workers back to the Philippines but also to help them reintegrate into society through…
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Philippine Government Vows Justice for Murdered Filipino Worker in Kuwait
The Philippine government, through the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), has pledged to pursue justice for a Filipino worker killed in Kuwait. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac emphasized the government’s commitment during a recent media briefing, stating that the primary suspect is currently detained and under investigation by Kuwaiti authorities. A legal representative from the…
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Mary Jane Veloso Returns Home; Philippine Government Enhances Support for OFWs and Seafarers
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino migrant worker, returned to the Philippines after nearly 15 years of detention in Indonesia for drug trafficking. Her arrival, just before Christmas, marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts by the Philippine government to safeguard its overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Veloso was arrested in 2010 with…
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Mary Jane Veloso’s Homecoming Highlights Philippine Government’s Commitment to OFWs
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino migrant worker, returned to the Philippines after nearly 15 years of detention in Indonesia for drug trafficking. Her arrival just before Christmas marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts of the Philippine government to support and protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Veloso was arrested in 2010…
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Philippine Department of Migrant Workers Pledges Support for Maid Linked to Kuwaiti Child’s Death
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has committed to providing full support to a Filipino domestic worker implicated in the tragic death of a young child in Kuwait. The incident, which occurred at the employer’s home, has prompted the DMW to express deep concern and offer condolences to the bereaved family and the…
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President Marcos Jr. Vows Enhanced Global Cooperation to Safeguard Filipino Workers Abroad
In a heartfelt gathering at Malacañan Palace, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., alongside First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos, hosted the ‘Pamaskong Handog Para sa Pamilyang Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)’ on December 17, 2024. This festive event was designed to celebrate and honor the dedication of OFWs and their families. President Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his administration’s…
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President Marcos Jr. Unveils New DMW Center for Streamlined OFW Services
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., accompanied by First Lady Liza Marcos and DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, officially opened the Bagong Pilipinas One-Stop OFW AKSYON Center at the DMW Makati Building in Makati City on December 17, 2024. The new facility, located on Malugay Street in Barangay Bel-Air, is designed to streamline and enhance services…
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New DMW Guidelines Aim to Safeguard Filipino Workers Abroad
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has rolled out new guidelines to bolster the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), focusing on those in high-risk jobs. These guidelines are part of a whitelisting policy that restricts the deployment of workers to only those recruitment agencies that have demonstrated a solid performance history. During a recent…
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