Jess Abad

Department of Migrant Workers

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is the executive department of the Philippine government tasked to protect the rights and promote the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). The department was created by virtue of Department of Migrant Workers Act or the Republic Act No. 11641, which was signed by President Rodrigo "Roa" Duterte on December 30, 2021. The DMW is mandated to facilitate the overseas employment and reintegration of Filipino workers, while taking into consideration the national development programs of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). It is also tasked to promote the empowerment and protection of OFWs through continuous training and knowledge development.