Entry into a foreign country is a privilege — not a right. Visitors are expected to respect local customs, obey laws, and behave with courtesy. Yet, some individuals are disregarding this basic standard in pursuit of social media fame.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) affirmed its readiness to activate contingency measures for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan, in coordination with the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) and the Migrant Workers Offices (MWOs) in the region.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is warning the public against fraudulent Facebook pages and individuals impersonating the agency to solicit money, offer fake overseas jobs, or promise expedited document processing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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).
