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RAFFY TULFO: KEEP PINOY SEAFARERS SAFE

Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a Senate resolution seeking to review the existing monitoring measures adopted by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MIA) to ensure the protection, well-being, and continued safety of Filipino seafarers, especially those deployed in high-risk maritime areas. In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 393, Tulfo cited […]

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GAMBITO WANTS OWWA, DMW OFFICES IN NUEVA VIZCAYA

Nueva Vizcaya Governor Jose “Jing” Gambito led the awarding of financial assistance from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) at the Ammungan Hall of the Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Capitol. Accepting the financial aid were 140 distressed OFWs from various towns in the province. “The government owes you a deep debt of gratitude, so when you […]

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DOT, DMW PARTNER TO TRAIN OFWS ON TOURISM BIZ

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) have formalized a new component of their Balik Bayani sa Turismo partnership through the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for the Investment Opportunities for Nation’s Tourism (IPON) Tourism Program at the DOT Multipurpose Hall in Makati City. Led by Tourism Secretary Christina […]

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CHIZ LAUDS DFA FOR AIDING OFWS ARRESTED IN QATAR

Senate President Chiz Escudero commended the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for providing assistance to 20 Filipinos who were arrested in Qatar for taking part in an unauthorized political demonstration. According to Escudero, the swift action by DFA and DMW officials has led to the release from detention […]

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DA, DMW SIGN AGRI ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR OFWS

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will collaborate on programs aimed at expanding economic opportunities for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families through various agricultural initiatives. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Migrant Workers Interim Secretary Atty. Hans Leo Cacdac. The partnership […]

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DOT, DMW LAUNCH ‘BALIK BAYANI SA TURISMO’ FOR OFWS

Recognizing Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) as indispensable contributors to the Philippine economy, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) formally launched the Balik Bayani sa Turismo program to boost opportunities for the modern-day heroes and their families. The Balik Bayani sa Turismo is a program of the DOT, in partnership […]

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HOUSE BILL SEEKS BETTER PROTECTION FOR SEAFARERS

The House of Representatives wants to clothe the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and other agencies concerned with enough powers to better protect our estimated 700,000 seafarers in either foreign-flagged ships or Philippine-registered vessels operating internationally, to ensure they have full labor protection from the time of their  training and recruitment up to their retirement from […]

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QUEZON CITY, DMW PARTNER UP TO PROTECT OFWS

The Quezon City Government has partnered with the newly created Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), to protect the rights of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families.  Mayor Joy Belmonte and DMW Secretary Susan Ople led the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreement during the event Babaeng Kyusi: Ikaw ay Bayani,” “Babaeng tagapagtaguyod, ang […]

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DMW TO AID DISTRESSED OFWS IN MACTAN AIRPORT

Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople has ordered the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and other concerned offices to assist Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) affected by the cancellation of all local and international flights at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). Ople also directed all its overseas posts to immediately check all cancelled flights to Cebu and provide […]

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DMW’S 1ST 100 DAYS: JOBS, BETTER SUPPORT FOR OFWS

More employment opportunities abroad, programs for children of migrant workers, and a quicker response time in the repatriation of distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) round up the Department of Migrant Workers’ First 100 Days report, Secretary Susan Ople said. Based on data generated by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), around 255,429 Filipino workers were […]