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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 Filipino workers (OFWs) and repatriating those in distress. It has been actively involved in rescuing OFWs from human trafficking and scam hubs, providing financial aid, legal assistance, and reintegration support to returning workers. The DMW also honors notable public servants like Susan Ople, whose contributions have significantly improved the lives of OFWs both locally and abroad.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Fri, January 2, 2026 at 5:19 AM

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Recent developments on Department of Migrant Workers

Thu, January 1, 2026 at 7:33 PM

35 OFWs repatriated from Cambodia on New Year's Eve

Thirty-five overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Cambodia were repatriated to the Philippines on New Year's Eve.

Tue, December 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM

Marcos Jr. posthumously awards Order of Lakandula to late DMW Sec. Susan Ople

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. posthumously awarded the Order of Lakandula with the rank of Grand Cross (Bayani) to the late Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan "Toots" Ople.

Sun, December 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM

9 OFWs rescued from Myanmar human trafficking return to PH

Nine overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have safely returned to the Philippines after being rescued from a human trafficking situation in Myanmar.

Sun, December 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits near Taiwan, no tsunami threat to PH

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurred near Taiwan on Sunday night, but posed no tsunami threat to the Philippines, according to PHIVOLCS.

Sun, December 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM

OFW fatality in Hong Kong fire repatriated

The remains of Maryan Pascual Esteban, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) and the sole Filipino fatality in a Hong Kong fire, arrived in the Philippines on Saturday.

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.