As an OFW, you have already made one of the toughest decisions of your life — to leave the people and country you love, to work in a foreign land. We at the DMW get that. We know that vacation time in the Philippines is precious for you. We also know the hassle involved in getting an OEC. President Marcos
Continue readingThe House of Representatives on Monday passed a bill placing the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) Hospital in San Fernando City, Pampanga under the direct supervision and control of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). Under House Bill 8325 or the “Overseas Filipino Workers Hospital Act” approved by 255 members, the OFW Hospital that opened in June last year offers comprehensive
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Japan has compiled a report that the technical intern trainee program (TITP) will end next year. Do you know Technical Intern Training Program (TITP)? This is a system to “learn technology in Japan, bring it back to your home country and work based on Japan’s experience”. Knowing this, everyone thinks “?” Because now you can travel and work in SSW
Continue readingYour Ultimate Guide Working in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, located in the Middle East, is the largest country in the region and is a hub for international business, trade, and tourism. If you are considering working abroad, Saudi Arabia may be an attractive option. Here’s a guide to help you understand why working in Saudi Arabia can be a great
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The OFW Hospital in Pampanga has served more than 11,000 patients since opening its doors to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families in May last year, Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople said today. Doctors and medical staff at the OFW Hospital have also performed 15 minor surgeries and delivered two baby boys, one of them only early this month,
Continue readingMigrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople today said the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will be holding a special job fair on Saturday, November 19, for former Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia displaced due to the closure of several mega-construction companies. Job vacancies will be both for the domestic and overseas workforce in partnership with the Department of Labor
Continue readingStarting November 1, 2022, an eArrival Card will be required from all inbound travelers arriving in the Philippines prior to departure from their country of origin. The Bureau of Quarantine observes an e-Arrival Card scan-and-go system in our airports for ease of travel. To ensure enjoyment of this, arriving travelers should register for an e-Arrival Card within 72 hours prior
Continue readingFour years ago, I was asking myself when will be my chance to work in Japan. Did you experience undergoing through a lot of processes, interviews and it feels like you have to wait forever for an update? I know that feeling very well. My family would even ask me if there were updates about my application and couldn’t give
Continue readingThe Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Toronto is reminding aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that they do not have to pay placement fees if they want to work in Canada. “We are reminding everyone that Canada is a ‘no placement fee’ country. All fees related to recruitment and employment of foreign workers bound for Canada are shouldered by the
Continue readingReference Number: 2022-405 Release Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022 Table A-1. Results from the August 2022 Labor Force Survey (LFS) Philippines Aug. 2021F Jan. 2022P Feb. 2022P Mar. 2022P Apr. 2022P May 2022P Jun. 2022P Jul. 2022P Aug. 2022P Labor Force Participation Rate (%) 63.6 60.5 63.8 65.4 63.4 64.0 64.8 65.2 66.1 Employment Rate (%) 91.9 93.6 93.6 94.2
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