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Department of Migrant Workers

DMW

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is a government agency dedicated to protecting the rights and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and preventing illegal recruitment. It has taken various actions, including raising minimum wages, shutting down illegal recruitment agencies, and rescuing OFWs trapped in scam operations abroad. The DMW works closely with international partners and local authorities to ensure the safety and fair treatment of Filipinos working overseas.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, September 8, 2025 at 1:14 AM

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Recent developments on Department of Migrant Workers

Sun, September 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM

PBBM orders new migrant workers office in Cambodia

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the establishment of a migrant workers office in Cambodia to safeguard the welfare and rights of Filipinos residing in the country.

Tue, August 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM

PH, Croatia to launch no-placement fee job program

The Philippines and Croatia are developing a government-to-government job program that will allow Filipinos to work in Croatia without paying placement fees.

Mon, August 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM

24 Filipinos rescued from Cambodia scam hubs arrive home

Twenty-four Filipinos have returned home after being rescued from scam hubs in Cambodia.

Sat, August 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM

BI intercepts passenger with fake OEC at NAIA Terminal 3

A male passenger attempting to travel to Hong Kong was apprehended at NAIA Terminal 3 for presenting a fake overseas employment certificate (OEC).

Fri, August 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM

DMW hikes minimum monthly wage for OFWs to USD500

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is implementing new reforms to bolster the protection of overseas Filipino domestic workers, highlighted by an increase in the minimum monthly wage from USD400 to USD500.

Thu, August 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM

DMW provides support to 6 OFWs arrested in HK

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is providing full legal and welfare support to six overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) arrested in Hong Kong on August 17.

Wed, August 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM

6 Filipinos arrested in HK for alleged unlicensed dental clinic

Six Filipinos, aged between 34 and 60, were arrested in Hong Kong on August 17 by the Immigration Department for allegedly operating an unlicensed dental clinic and falsely pretending to be dentists.

Mon, August 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM

39 Filipinos rescued from Nigerian scam operations arrive in PH

Thirty-nine Filipinos, victims of human trafficking from Nigeria, arrived in the Philippines on Monday night via Qatar Airways flight QR932.

Mon, August 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM

PBBM approves Education and Workforce Development Group

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the creation of the Education and Workforce Development Group (EWDG) through Administrative Order No. 36, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on August 13.

Wed, August 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM

CICC blocks 8,901 illegal online gambling sites

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has blocked and taken down 8,901 illegal online gambling sites and expects this number to increase as they continue their operations.