DMW, Oman boost labor cooperation for OFWs

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the government of Oman are enhancing labor cooperation to improve the welfare and protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), including creating more job opportunities in various sectors.

During a meeting on Monday, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac discussed with Omani officials initiatives for ethical recruitment and fair treatment of Filipino workers.

The parties highlighted the pending Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Labor Cooperation scheduled to be signed by January 2026, which will establish safeguards through ethical recruitment standards, fair employment terms, joint dispute resolution mechanisms, and regular monitoring through a bilateral Joint Committee.

Oman is opening up more job opportunities in sectors such as household work, technical roles, port staff, and skilled professions for Filipino workers.

Cacdac emphasized the DMW's broader efforts to expand opportunities and protections for Filipinos across the Middle East, including Jordan with over 48,000 OFWs.

He also stressed the importance of leveraging technology to streamline and secure the deployment process for OFWs, ensuring it is more efficient and worker-friendly.