Overseas Filipino Workers

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are Filipinos who work abroad, often in countries like Hong Kong, Cambodia, and Myanmar, facing challenges such as human trafficking, scams, and difficult working conditions. The Philippine government, through agencies like the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), actively repatriates and assists OFWs in distress, while also improving services and support for their well-being. Recent efforts include repatriating victims of trafficking, launching an online tracker for delayed "balikbayan" boxes, and introducing new flight routes to facilitate easier travel for OFWs.