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DMW Region VII Tunga-tungang Kabisay-an DMW Region VII Tunga-tungang Kabisay-an is the official FB page of the Department of Migrant Workers Regional Office-VII
(DMW RO-VII) Tahanan ng OFWs

⚓ 𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑾𝑰𝑵 𝟲𝟬𝟬𝗞 𝑫𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑬 𝑬𝑿𝑻𝑬𝑵𝑫𝑬𝑫! ⚓Your journey at sea may have ended, but a new opportunity awaits on land! 🌊💼The...
22/06/2026

⚓ 𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑾𝑰𝑵 𝟲𝟬𝟬𝗞 𝑫𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑬 𝑬𝑿𝑻𝑬𝑵𝑫𝑬𝑫! ⚓
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/.../1FAIpQLSdzwZ-HVv.../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!






⚓ 𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑾𝑰𝑵 𝟲𝟬𝟬𝗞 𝑫𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑬 𝑬𝑿𝑻𝑬𝑵𝑫𝑬𝑫! ⚓

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!






𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎-𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚’𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐑...
28/03/2026

𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎-𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚’𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟐𝟖 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Department of Migrant Workers Regional Office VII (DMW RO-VII) continues to honor the bold journey of Ms. Gloria Taraji Aminulla at the 2026 LIKHAng Kababaihan National Awarding Ceremony.

In the evening of 26 March 2026, the national awarding ceremony of the LIKHAng Kababaihan Business Plan Competition marked the culmination of a journey filled with aspirations, courage, and learning.

While Ms. Aminulla, DMW RO-VII’s regional representative, did not place in the Top 3, her fearless pursuit of building her own business stands as a testament to the true spirit of a LIKHA woman—resilient and empowered.

As a regional winner, she carries with her not only the ₱100,000 prize, but also the knowledge, experience, and determination to bring her business venture, MUYYAH Hydration Hub, to life.

To all women who continue to rise, take risks, and become who they aspire to be—we are proud of you and your becoming.

//End RMHMAYORMITA



𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐧, 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥.𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝟐𝟕 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡...
27/03/2026

𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐧, 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥.

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟐𝟕 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐧, 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Regional Office VII supervised the conduct of a Job Fair and Government Caravan Services in Tubigon, Bohol, with four (4) participating licensed Philippine Recruitment Agencies offering positions such as waitress and livestock farming.

The activity provided jobseekers with access to legitimate overseas employment opportunities while promoting safe and legal recruitment practices.

DMW RO VII continues to uphold its mandate of protecting the welfare of Filipino workers by actively monitoring job fairs and supporting programs that provide accessible and legitimate pathways to overseas employment.

//end FMBA



𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎-𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐑...
25/03/2026

𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎-𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Now on its third day, the national activities of the 2026 LIKHAng Kababaihan Business Plan Competition continue to highlight the potential of returned female Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), with DMW Regional Office VII’s winner, Ms. Gloria Taraji Aminulla, actively participating in the ongoing educational tour.

The educational tour includes learning visits to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) both located in Makati, and a Banco de Oro (BDO) Fair at the DMW Makati Office.

Prior to the tour, Ms. Aminulla took part in the 2-day National Business Bootcamp Sessions held on 23–24 March 2026, where she gained valuable knowledge to further strengthen her proposed business venture.

The national activities will culminate on 26 March 2026 with the National Awarding Ceremony, where the grand winner will receive ₱500,000.00. The national screening will take place earlier that day, during which Ms. Aminulla will pitch her business plan titled “MUYYAH Hydration Hub.”

Ms. Aminulla is a resident of Barangay Canal, Siquijor. She worked in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Nurse-Midwife for 19 years.

LIKHA, which stands for Linangin ang Kakayanan sa Kabuhayan Award, is a Business Plan Competition organized by the National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO). The initiative forms part of the Kabuhayan Reintegration Program, which aims to encourage and support returning OFWs in developing sustainable business ventures as part of their reintegration journey.

//END RMHMAYORMITA



GCash and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) officially launch “Buy Lokal by OFW,” a partnership aimed at supportin...
25/03/2026

GCash and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) officially launch “Buy Lokal by OFW,” a partnership aimed at supporting overseas Filipino entrepreneurs and promoting proudly Filipino products on a global stage.

Present at the event are Julie Ann Abalos, AVP and Head of Product for GCash International, and DMW Director Andrea Luisa C. Anolin, who shared how digital platforms like Gcash can help expand market access for OFW-led businesses.

The event also features a trade fair with variety of products from OFWs, showing Filipino craftsmanship and entrepreneurship.




𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞, 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲.𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠...
24/03/2026

𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞, 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲.

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟐𝟒 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Earlier today, March 23, 2026, the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Negros Oriental, in coordination with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Region VII and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), successfully conducted a Job Fair Caravan for Local and Overseas Employment at Asian College, Dumaguete City.

Provincial PESO Manager Alein Serion Balsamo warmly welcomed the attendees. Mr. Roland Y. Albon, Head of the Student Affairs and Services (SAS) of Asian College and DMW Region VII Representative Ara Allego followed with their respective messages of support.

Graduating students from various courses at Asian College attended the event which provided them with valuable opportunities to explore both local and international career pathways as they prepare to enter the workforce.

Two international recruitment agencies participated in the overseas employment segment: Triple One Corporation, offering job opportunities in Saudi Arabia, and EyeQuest International Services Inc., offering employment opportunities in Taiwan.

For local employment, the following agencies and employers were present:

• 1Prime Retail Corporation
• Davao Manpower Inc.
• JTRIO Group Shared Services, Inc.
• Qualfon
• Sans Rival
• Vortex
• Worklynx Manpower Inc.
• DCCCO

This initiative reflects the continued commitment of PESO, DMW, and DOLE to bring employment opportunities closer to aspiring job seekers and future professionals.

//End AMAllego


𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧: 𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎-𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐅𝐖𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬   𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟...
21/03/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧: 𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎-𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐅𝐖

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟐𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Cebu City, Philippines — Yesterday, 21 March 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers Regional Office VII (DMW RO-VII) assisted an undocumented Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) who is a victim of human trafficking.

“Anton” (not his real name) went to Manila in 2015 with hopes of eventually working abroad. While taking on various jobs, he met a coworker who later introduced him to an individual claiming to have experienced working in Malaysia. In early 2025, he was recruited with promises of stable and high-paying job in a fabrication industry, requiring only minimal expenses to process his deployment.

Together with the recruiter and two other recruits, Anton went to Malaysia through backdoor exit. Upon arriving there in May 2025, he worked as a logger but received only around 100–200 Malaysian Ringgit for several months of labor—far from what had been promised.

Reflecting on his experience, the OFW shared, “Lisod kaayo ma'am uy, dili lalim. Ang ako gyud nga kinahanglan karon ang makakuha ug trabaho ug magsugod ug balik,” (“It’s really difficult, ma'am. It’s really not easy. Right now, I really need to find work and start all over again.”) expressing the hardship he endured and his determination to rebuild his life.

Despite the difficult circumstances, Anton was able to seek assistance from the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he stayed in a government-provided accommodation from 22 February 2026 until his safe return to the Philippines yesterday.

Upon arrival, DMW RO-VII, in coordination with partner agencies including OWWA RWO-VII, IACAT-MCIATFAT, DFA, and the Bureau of Immigration (BI), extended assistance to the OFW. He is also eligible to receive ₱50,000.00 financial assistance under the AKSYON Fund, intended for victims of illegal recruitment and trafficking in persons.

DMW RO-VII likewise provided transportation assistance to support his safe return to his residence.

This case serves as a reminder of the risks of illegal recruitment and human trafficking as well as the importance of seeking proper and legal channels for overseas employment. DMW remains committed to protecting the welfare of OFWs and extending assistance to those in need.

//END RMHMAYORMITA



DMW RO VII supervised the Barangay-TNK Job Fair in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬   𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜...
21/03/2026

DMW RO VII supervised the Barangay-TNK Job Fair in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟐𝟎 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Tagbilaran City, Bohol – The Department of Migrant Workers Regional Office VII (DMW RO VII) supervised the conduct of the Barangay-TNK Job Fair held at the Poblacion II Covered Court, Barangay Poblacion II, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. This event was aimed at providing Tagbilaranon and Boholano jobseekers with better employment opportunities.

Participating agencies included:
• PLACEWELL INT'L SERVICES CORP.
• SMC MANPOWER AGENCY PHILIPPINES COMPANY

These agencies offered employment opportunities for positions such as Staff Nurse, Electrician, Welder, Machine Operator, among others.

Representing the DMW RO VII, Mr. Rommel V. Gillera (Supervising Labor and Employment Officer) highlighted the various programs and services offered by the department, including employment, skills training, and welfare support for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families.

The event was part of the DMW's efforts to reach out to communities and promote awareness about its programs and services. By engaging with the public, DMW hopes to better serve the needs of OFWs and their families, and contribute to the development of the region.

//End KSR

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: 𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎-𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 ₱𝟐𝐌 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 ₱𝟏𝟗𝟓𝐊 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐅𝐖𝐬𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬   𝐑...
20/03/2026

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: 𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎-𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 ₱𝟐𝐌 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 ₱𝟏𝟗𝟓𝐊 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐅𝐖𝐬

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝐕𝐈𝐈
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝟐𝟎 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Cebu City, Philippines — Yesterday, 19 March 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers Regional Office VII (DMW RO-VII) released a total of ₱2 Million in medical assistance under the AKSYON Fund to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) battling severe illnesses, alongside ₱195,000 in livelihood assistance to 13 OFW beneficiaries under the Enhanced Livelihood Program for OFW Reintegration (ELPOR).

In her opening remarks, Regional Director Jhoaden G. Lucero emphasized the Department’s commitment to extend compassionate assistance to OFWs, especially those in vulnerable situations. In closing, Assistant Regional Director Atty. Rex A. Tadena highlighted that these forms of assistance exist precisely for our OFWs who are in need, reflecting the government’s unwavering zeal to serve our beloved OFWs.

Prior to the distribution of grants, participants were also equipped with valuable knowledge through an educational campaign on PhilHealth services, facilitated by Ms. Cresean Desiree B. Vergara of the Local Health Insurance Office – Cebu City, PhilHealth Regional Office VII.

Through this, DMW RO-VII continues to provide not only financial support but also guidance and access to essential services, empowering OFWs and their families toward recovery and resilience.

The Welfare and Reintegration Services Division (WRSD) spearheaded said activity.

//END RMHMAYORMITA





𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠/𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐄-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐒𝐖𝐏, 𝐆𝟐𝐆, 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧...
18/03/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠/𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐄-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐒𝐖𝐏, 𝐆𝟐𝐆, 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐑𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥.

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

𝑪𝒆𝒃𝒖 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚. The pre-Employment Government Placement Bureau (PEGB) of the Department of Migrant Workers Central Office (DMW CO) led by Atty. Mary Grace Quilante conducts capacity enhancement training to DMW RO VII personnel on E-registration, Seasonal Workers Program (SWP), Government to Government (G2G), Direct Hiring, and other hiring processes.

DMW VII Regional Director Jhoaden G. Lucero set the tone of the program with her opening remarks emphasizing on the importance of capacitating /retooling of personnel to enhance service delivery and having clear and effective hiring policies/guidelines for our beloved OFWs.

Discussions focused on the salient points of the programs, current policies and trends, eligibility requirements, implementation procedures, and common concerns. Updates on E-Registration also addressed issues on procedures for a more efficient handling of OFW concerns through digital technology.

This initiative aims to further strengthen the competence of DMW RO-VII personnel in the effective evaluation and processing of applicants within the hiring system, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with established policies.

//end igb

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