17 Arrested Filipinos in Qatar Granted Provisional Release

17 Arrested Filipinos in Qatar Granted Provisional Release Seventeen overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) arrested in Qatar have been granted provisional release, pending an investigation by Qatari authorities, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac announced Thursday. No charges have been filed, but the OFWs remain under investigation for illegal assembly and gathering […]

DMW, Social Partners Push for Gender-Responsive Approach in Empowering OFW Women

DMW, Social Partners Push for Gender-Responsive Approach in Empowering OFW Women The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), along with key social partners, is advocating for a gender-responsive approach in empowering overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), particularly by promoting equitable opportunities for women and eliminating gender biases and discrimination. During the Women OFW Conference with the theme […]

176 Repatriated Human Trafficking Victims from Myanmar Receive Assistance

176 Repatriated Human Trafficking Victims from Myanmar Receive Assistance The Philippine government successfully repatriated 176 human trafficking victims from Myanmar. The rescued Filipinos arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Pasay City on March 26, 2025, via a government-chartered flight. Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac led the […]

30 Filipino Human Trafficking Victims Repatriated from Myanmar

30 Filipino Human Trafficking Victims Repatriated from Myanmar Thirty Filipino victims of illegal recruitment and human trafficking in Myanmar have been safely repatriated through the efforts of the Philippine government. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is now providing them with necessary assistance and support. Through the joint efforts of the Philippine Embassy, the Office […]

Tourism and Migrant Workers Departments Partner for DMW’s Whole-of-Nation Reintegration Program for OFWs

Tourism and Migrant Workers Departments Partner for DMW’s Whole-of-Nation Reintegration Program for OFWs Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has expressed full support for the Department of Migrant Workers’ (DMW) whole-of-nation reintegration program, recognizing the important role of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Philippines’ social and economic progress. The DOT is collaborating […]

DMW DISTRIBUTES PHP 3.5M FINANCIAL AID TO OFWS FROM NCR

DMW DISTRIBUTES PHP 3.5M FINANCIAL AID TO OFWS FROM NCR The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) distributed approximately ₱3.5 million in financialaid to 67 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the National Capital Region (NCR) through its AKSYON Fund, a support system for OFWs and their families in need of immediate assistance. DMW Secretary Hans Leo […]

DMW TO ISSUE STRICTER GUIDELINES ON HSW ACCOMMODATION

DMW TO ISSUE STRICTER GUIDELINES ON HSW ACCOMMODATION The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is set to provide stricter guidelines on the housing facilities provided by licensed Philippine recruitment agencies (PRAs) deploying household service workers (HSWs). Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac announced during a Senate Committee on Migrant Workers hearing on Monday, March […]

Public Service Never Retires – DR. Carmelita Dimzon (Former OWWA Administrator)

Public Service Never Retires – DR. Carmelita Dimzon (Former OWWA Administrator) https://youtu.be/cm-uJRFbdM4 Every OFW has a story to tell. Each one with a unique tale of family, sacrifice, struggles, defeats, and victories. OFW life stories are a brilliant example of dedication and perseverance. Their determination shapes the impression Filipinos make all over the world, and […]

Overcoming the stigma of mental illness

Overcoming the stigma of mental illness https://youtu.be/zNRBYj4zwh8 Enduring depression can be a traumatic experience. Anyone who has recovered from this mental illness knows how it can strip you of the will to live, how it can turn you away from all the things you used to enjoy, and how it can make you feel utterly […]