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Department of Migrant Workers

DMW

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is the government agency responsible for protecting and assisting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and seafarers, ensuring their welfare, legal rights, and repatriation when needed. It actively engages with foreign governments and addresses issues such as illegal recruitment, human trafficking, and employment violations affecting OFWs. Recent efforts include negotiating with the US over seafarer entry denials, repatriating victims of attacks, and enhancing legal aid through increased funding advocacy.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Fri, October 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM

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Recent developments on Department of Migrant Workers

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM

PH Embassy discusses seafarer entry denials with US State, Homeland Security

The Philippine Embassy in Washington has engaged with the US Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security concerning Filipino seafarers being denied entry into US ports.

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 3:54 AM

Filipino seafarer killed in Houthi attack arrives home

The remains of a Filipino seafarer, who died in a Houthi rebel attack on the MV Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden, have arrived in the Philippines.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Two missing OFWs in Hong Kong found safe after hiking trip

The Philippine consulate general in Hong Kong confirmed that two missing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), Imee Mahilum Pabuaya, 24, and Aleli Perez Tibay, 33, have been found safe after not returning to their employers' residences following a hiking trip on October 4.

Wed, October 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM

Kuwait sentences killer of Filipina OFW to 14 years

The perpetrator responsible for the death of Filipina overseas worker Dafnie Nacalaban in Kuwait has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Wed, October 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Croatia offers high-paying jobs to Filipino workers

Croatia is offering high-paying and high-quality jobs for Filipino workers as the government-to-government (G2G) hiring program between Manila and Zagreb officially begins.

Tue, October 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM

NBI arrests DMW employee for defrauding OFWs

The NBI arrested Mary Jocelyn Vergara Balubayan during an entrapment operation at the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) main office on October 10, 2025, for allegedly defrauding distressed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).

Mon, October 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM

Man apprehended at NAIA for alleged human trafficking, illegal recruitment

A man was apprehended at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for alleged human trafficking and illegal recruitment.

Mon, October 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM

Two OFWs missing in Hong Kong

Two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong, Imee Pabuaya, 23, and Aleli Perez Tibay, 33, have been reported missing.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Filipino seafarer injured in Houthi attack dies

A Filipino seafarer, who was critically injured in a Houthi rebel attack on the MV Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden on September 29, has died.

Mon, October 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Sen. Ejercito pushes for more DMW funding for OFW aid

Senator JV Ejercito is advocating for increased funding for the Department of Migrant Workers' (DMW) programs to ensure Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) receive adequate and timely support.