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Department of Migrant Workers

DMW

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is a government agency responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of overseas Filipinos, including repatriating victims of human trafficking, providing assistance to seafarers, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Recent efforts include repatriating Filipino seafarers affected by Houthi attacks and rescuing Filipinos from scam hubs in Southeast Asia. The DMW continues to work with other agencies to support migrant workers and address issues related to illegal recruitment and unsafe working conditions.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sun, December 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM

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Recent developments on Department of Migrant Workers

Sat, December 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM

Third Filipino seafarer's remains to arrive Saturday evening

The remains of a third Filipino seafarer killed in the MV Eternity C incident due to a Houthi rebel attack in the Red Sea are expected to arrive in the Philippines on Saturday evening.

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM

9 Filipino sailors from M/V Eternity C arrive safely in Manila

Nine Filipino sailors, the remaining crew of the M/V Eternity C held hostage by Houthi rebels, have arrived safely in Manila.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM

First Lady inaugurates new OFW lounge at NAIA Terminal 1

A newly improved OFW lounge, funded by the San Miguel Corp.-led New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), has been inaugurated at NAIA Terminal 1.

Sun, November 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM

Two Filipinas file charges vs Italian national for illegal detention, recruitment

Two Filipinas have filed charges of serious illegal detention, illegal recruitment, and estafa against Italian national Adel En Nouri and five others in Tanauan City.

Tue, November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM

346 Filipinos rescued from Myanmar scam hubs repatriated

The Philippine government has successfully repatriated 346 Filipinos who are potential victims of human trafficking from scam hubs in Myanmar.

Fri, October 31, 2025 at 9:34 AM

BOC suspends Makati Express Cargo for 60 days over unpaid duties

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has suspended Makati Express Cargo Inc. (MECI) for 60 days for failing to comply with a show-cause order and settle outstanding duties and taxes.

Sun, October 26, 2025 at 6:51 AM

1,454 Filipinos rescued from scam hubs in SEA; 764 from Myanmar

Over the past two years, 1,454 Filipinos have been rescued from scam hubs in Southeast Asia, with 764 of them coming from Myanmar.

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.