Department of Migrant Workers

Also known as DMW

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is intensifying efforts to protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from various threats such as job scams, illegal recruiters, and predatory lending practices. The DMW has implemented measures like removing fake job postings, launching hotlines for mental health support, and expanding services at OFW hospitals to address the growing needs of migrant workers. These initiatives reflect the government's commitment to safeguarding the welfare of Filipino workers abroad under President Marcos Jr.'s directive.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

Recent stories about DMW

3 suspected recruiters charged with trafficking

Three suspected illegal recruiters have been charged with human trafficking by the Bureau of Immigration following an inquest filed by the National Bureau of Investigation-International Airport Investigation Division.
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DMW plans improvements for OFW Hospital with 92% increase in inpatients

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) plans significant improvements to the OFW Hospital in San Fernando, Pampanga due to increased use by migrant workers and their families.
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DSWD: OFW spouses abroad 1Y+ in low/semi-skilled jobs now eligible solo parents

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced on Thursday that spouses of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have been working abroad for one year or more in low/semi-skilled worker categories are now considered solo parents eligible for benefits under the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act.
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DMW intensifies fight against predatory lending, launches 24/7 hotline for OFWs

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is intensifying efforts to combat predatory lending and enhance mental health support for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong, following an alarming rise in suicide cases linked to debt.
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Sen. Tulfo clarifies seafarers' law amid misinformation

Sen. Raffy Tulfo convened a consultative meeting at the Senate with various stakeholders to clarify provisions of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers amid circulating misinformation about the newly signed law.
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46 Filipinos repatriated from Cambodia this week, DFA warns of online job scams

On Sunday, April 20, ten more Filipinos were safely repatriated from Cambodia, bringing the total number of repatriates this week to 46.
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8 Filipino seafarers released in Malaysia

Eight Filipino seafarers who were detained in Malaysia for alleged violations of immigration laws have been released, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Friday.
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26 Filipinos repatriated from Cambodia, DFA warns of dubious job scams

Twenty-six Filipinos were repatriated from Oddar Meanchey Province in Cambodia on Wednesday, April 16, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
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DMW provides legal aid to Filipino crew on seized MV Lunita

The Department of Migrant Work (DMW) announced on Tuesday that it will provide legal assistance to 20 Filipino crew members aboard the seized vessel MV Lunita, which was intercepted by South Korean authorities for allegedly carrying two tons of suspected cocaine.
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Filipino crew of M/V Lunita detained in South Korea with 2 tons of cocaine

A Norwegian-flagged bulk carrier with an all-Filipino crew has been detained in South Korea after local authorities discovered two metric tons of suspected cocaine, worth around $679.6 million, aboard.
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