Department of Migrant Workers - Region 7 - Tahanan ng OFWs

𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟐𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

On 19 May 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers – Regional Office VII (DMW RO VII), represented by Regional Director Jhoaden G. Lucero, MM, EnP, CESO IV, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the University of Bohol (UB), represented by its University President, Dr. Victoriano Tirol III.

As part of its commitment to the Open Government Partnership, this milestone marks the first MOA engagement between DMW RO VII and an academic institution in the Province of Bohol. The partnership focuses on empowering students and future Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) through seminars and educational programs on overseas employment, including full-cycle reintegration, anti-illegal recruitment and trafficking-in-persons campaigns, as well as pre-employment, employment, and post-employment programs and services of the Department.

Also present during the landmark event were DMW RO VII Assistant Regional Director Rex A. Tadena, Processing Division Chief Mary Chris Relon, and UB’s Dr. Lemuel O. Belarmino and graduating students.

This partnership signifies a shared commitment between DMW RO VII and UB in promoting safe, informed, and responsible overseas employment among the youth and future migrant workers.

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𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝟏,𝟒𝟎𝟎 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟐𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧, 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥. As entry to the Open Government Week (OGW), the Department of Migrant Workers– Regional Office VII (DMW RO VII), in partnership with the University of Bohol, successfully conducted a Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) for the 1400 graduating students on 19 May 2026 at the University of Bohol in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

The seminar featured an overview of the Department of Migrant Workers, including its mandates, functions, programs and services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). The participants were also provided with comprehensive orientation and practical guidance on the proper and legitimate process of applying for jobs abroad, the realities and challenges of overseas employment, and the government’s intensified campaign against illegal recruitment and trafficking in persons.

Regional Director Lucero highlighted the significance of the partnership with University of Bohol as it creates champions against Illegal Recruitment and Trafficking In Persons, thereby preventing additional victims and at the same time protecting their dreams of working overseas to be able to help for their families.

Atty. Joseph Dale L. Batoctoy served as the resource person during the seminar and imparted to the future jobseekers with essential knowledge on safe, legal, and responsible overseas employment.

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𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐎𝐅𝐖𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬; 𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎-𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟐𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝑇𝑎𝑔𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑛 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝐵𝑜ℎ𝑜𝑙. On 19 May 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers Regional Office VII (DMW RO-VII), headed by Regional Director Jhoaden G. Lucero, paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the Provincial Governor of Bohol, Governor Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado.

During the visit, the DMW RO-VII formally informed Gov. Aumentado of the installation of a regular personnel at its Bohol office and conveyed its sincere gratitude to the Provincial Government for providing an office space for the Department at the Old Capitol Building.

More than the provision of office space, the establishment of the satellite office reflects the shared commitment of both offices to bring government services closer to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families in the province. Through this initiative, OFWs and their beneficiaries in Bohol are given easier and more convenient access to the programs and services of the Department.

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The Department of Migrant Workers RO-VII family warmly extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Jenelyn S. Cordero on the successful completion of her Master of Arts in Public Administration at Cebu Normal University.

This significant academic achievement is a testament to your commitment to professional growth and public service. We take great pride in your success and celebrate this important milestone with you.

May this achievement open more opportunities for excellent and meaningful public service. The DMW family is truly proud of you and wishes you continued success in all your future endeavors.

Congratulations once again🎉

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐲, 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟏𝟖 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Department of Migrant Workers Regional Office VII (DMW RO VII) made courtesy visits to the Local Government Units (LGUs) of Guindulman and Dagohoy, Bohol in preparation for the upcoming signing of Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) for the implementation of the Anti-Illegal Recruitment and Trafficking in Persons (AIRTIP) Program and the establishment of OFW Help Desks in the said municipalities.

During the separate meetings with Hon. Mayor Albino M. Balo of Guindulman, Bohol and Hon. Mayor Sofronio “Moloy” C. Apat of Dagohoy, Bohol, the parties discussed collaborative efforts to strengthen support services and welfare programs for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families.

The partnerships aim to enhance assistance and provide accessible services for OFWs through the establishment of dedicated OFW Help Desks in the municipalities of Guindulman and Dagohoy, Bohol.

//𝑬𝒏𝒅 𝐇𝐅𝐒𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐠

#𝐃𝐌𝐖𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐕𝐈𝐈
#𝐃𝐌𝐖𝐓𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐍𝐠𝐎𝐅𝐖𝐬
#𝐃𝐌𝐖𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧

𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎-𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐊 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐅𝐖, 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 ₱𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐊 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟏𝟗 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐷𝑎𝑔𝑜ℎ𝑜𝑦, 𝐵𝑜ℎ𝑜𝑙. In line with its continued commitment of being the home of OFWs and their families, yesterday, 18 May 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers Regional Office VII (DMW RO-VII) visited the next of kin (NOK) of a deceased OFW in Dagohoy, Bohol and granted burial assistance in the amount of Php100,000.00 under the Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFWs na Nangangailangan (AKSYON) Fund.

OFW Esay (not her real name) worked in the United Arab Emirates as a housemaid. Due to a medical condition, she returned to her hometown, Dagohoy, Bohol, in March 2023; but, tragically passed away a few weeks later, at the age of 51. She left behind a 10-year old child.

Her brother Arno (not his real name), the NOK, then applied for assistance at the DMW RO-VII. The amount granted to the NOK under the AKSYON Fund will provide immense support during this difficult time, especially, Esay's child.

Regional Director Jhoaden G. Lucero, together with Assistant Regional Director Atty. Rex A. Tadena and personnel from the Migrant Workers Processing Division (MWPD) of DMW RO-VII, led the team who handed the cheque to the NOK.

More than financial support, the visit reflected the Department’s continuing commitment to delivering compassionate service to OFWs and their families.

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𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐈𝐈 (𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐈) 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐋𝐏𝐎𝐑 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥.

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟏𝟗 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒎𝒂𝒏, 𝑩𝒐𝒉𝒐𝒍. She worked for more than a year in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as a domestic worker but was unable to complete her contract after being diagnosed with breast cancer. She was also assisted in availing the Aksyon Fund Assistance.

Despite the physical effects of her illness, she welcomed everyone with a smile and a hopeful spirit — showing remarkable strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Her positivity serves as an inspiration, and we continue to pray for her fast healing and recovery through continuous treatment and support.

Present during the visit were Regional Director Jhoaden G. Lucero, Assistant Regional Director Rex A. Tadena, Chief LEO Marychris R. Relon, and Dennis M. Galorio of the DMW-MWPD Bohol Satellite Office.

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𝐁𝐄𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐁𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐋! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐎-𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟏𝟒 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Department of Migrant Workers proudly opens its new provincial office in Bohol, bringing government services closer and more accessible to every Boholano OFW and their families.

This milestone reflects our continued commitment to providing faster assistance, stronger support, and more convenient access to programs and services for our modern-day heroes.

Together, we move forward in uplifting the lives of OFWs in the province because every Boholano deserves service that is within reach. Visit us now at the Old Capitol Building, Tagbilaran City!

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⚓ 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐕𝐈𝐈? ⚓

Your journey at sea may have ended, but a new opportunity awaits on land! 🌊💼

The Department of Migrant Workers Region VII proudly invites OFW seafarer returnees to join 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐨: 𝐀 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — a program that empowers returning seafarers to transform innovative business ideas into sustainable enterprises through mentorship, skills development, and livelihood support.

🏆 WIN 𝐏𝐡𝐩 𝟏𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎 as Regional Winner
🏆 PLUS a chance to win the 𝐏𝐡𝐩 𝟓𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎 National Grand Prize!

𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐨 forms part of the DMW Kabuhayan Reintegration Program for OFWs, supporting the economic reintegration of returning migrant workers through entrepreneurship opportunities and financial assistance.

📌 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒:
✅ OFW seafarers who returned to the Philippines on or after December 30, 2021
✅ Must not currently own, operate, or be affiliated with any formal or registered business venture in the Philippines
✅ Since returning to the Philippines, must not have traveled overseas for employment purposes and must be permanently settled in the Philippines

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzwZ-HVv_9O0fUm8rm9YjO-EdKFmqwMbFrkcblYnT1gUBwAw/viewform

If you have any questions, immediately reach out to DMW Region VII through the following:

📩 Email: [email protected]
📱 Mobile: 0962 166 2943
☎️ Telephone: 032 231 1016
📘 Facebook: Department of Migrant Workers - Region 7 - Tahanan ng OFWs

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐨!

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐃𝐌𝐖 — 𝐑𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬’ 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐀).

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟏𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 — On May 9, 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers, Region VII (DMW RO 7) supervised the Job Fair organized by the CDUAA at the Cebu Doctors’ University. MMML Recruitment Services, Inc., a licensed recruitment agency, participated in the event and offered overseas job opportunities for Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists bound for the United States of America (USA).

The activity aims to provide aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with legitimate overseas employment opportunities while promoting safe, ethical, and responsible recruitment practices.

Sharmaine C. Arcete, MWPD— LEO II, represented the DMW RO7.

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𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎-𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐇𝐏 𝟐 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐅𝐖𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝑭𝒊𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝒎𝒈𝒂 𝑶𝑭𝑾𝒔 𝒖𝒈 𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚𝒂" 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟏𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝑁𝑎𝑔𝑎 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝐶𝑒𝑏𝑢, 𝑃ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠. On 8 May 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers Regional Office VII (DMW RO-VII) successfully conducted the "𝐹𝑖𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑎 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎 𝑠𝑎 𝑚𝑔𝑎 𝑂𝐹𝑊𝑠 𝑢𝑔 𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑃𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑦𝑎" in partnership with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Regional Welfare Office VII, LGU - Naga City, and Banco de Oro.

As part of the activity, DMW RO-VII extended nearly PHP 2 million worth of financial and livelihood assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families through the Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFWs na Nangangailangan (AKSYON) Fund and the Enhanced Livelihood Program for OFW Reintegration (ELPOR).

Under the AKSYON Fund, 29 beneficiaries, including distressed and medically ill OFWs, as well as next of kin (NOKs) of deceased OFWs, received a total of PHP 1,490,000.00 in assistance.

Meanwhile, 28 OFW beneficiaries received PHP 15,000.00 each, totaling PHP 420,000.00, under ELPOR. The program aims to help returning and displaced OFWs establish or strengthen sustainable livelihood opportunities as part of their reintegration journey.

Adding inspiration to the event, OFW returnees Ms. Miracol Roma and Ms. Ayrene Abaquita shared their stories of resilience and hope after being repatriated due to war conflict experienced abroad. Their testimonies encouraged fellow OFWs to remain hopeful and resilient despite life’s challenges.

The distribution of assistance was held at the Enan Chiong Activity Center, bringing government services closer to beneficiaries hailing from the southern part of Cebu.

Anchored on its vision of being the exclusive home in government of OFWs and their families, DMW RO-VII remains committed in delivering compassionate and responsive public service for every OFW it serves.

//End RMHMayormita