DMW-National Capital Region

𝗗𝗠𝗪-𝗡𝗖𝗥 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 “𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗔𝗡: 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗦 & 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦” 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧

In celebration of the 128th Philippine Independence Day, the Department of Migrant Workers – National Capital Region (DMW-NCR) proudly joins the “Kalayaan: Government Programs & Services” event, bringing essential government services closer to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families.

The DMW-NCR delegation, led by Undersecretary Nikki Rubia-Tutay, Assistant Secretary Francis Ron De Guzman, and Director Atty. Edgar Posadas, underscore the Department’s commitment to serving and empowering Filipino migrant workers.

Visitors to the DMW-NCR booth may avail of information and assistance on various Welfare and Reintegration Programs designed to support OFWs throughout their migration journey and upon their return to the country.

In partnership with the OFW Hospital, free medical consultations are also being provided to promote the health and well-being of our modern-day heroes.

As we commemorate the sacrifices and courage of those who fought for our nation's freedom, we continue to honor the invaluable contributions of our OFWs in nation-building.

Mabuhay ang Kalayaan! Mabuhay ang Bagong Pilipinas!

𝙀𝙈𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙊𝙁𝙒𝙨 𝙏𝙃𝙍𝙊𝙐𝙂𝙃 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙁𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙇 𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉𝙀𝙎𝙎

Today, the Department of Migrant Workers – National Capital Region led by Regional Director Atty. Falconi Millar successfully conducted the Financial Awareness Seminar and Skills-Based Management Training (FAS-SBMT) and Skills Training for 48 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).

In partnership with TESDA and OFBANK, participants gained valuable knowledge on financial literacy, responsible money management, and livelihood and skills development opportunities that will help them build a more secure and sustainable future for themselves and their families.

The DMW-NCR remains committed to supporting returning OFWs through programs that promote financial empowerment, skills enhancement, and reintegration.

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𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡: June 15, 2026
𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://sites.google.com/dmw.gov.ph/likha-ofw?usp=sharing

𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅 𝒌𝒂 𝒏𝒐𝒘, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒚 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒏𝒂 𝒓𝒊𝒏, 𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒂?

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𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡: June 15, 2026
𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://sites.google.com/dmw.gov.ph/likha-ofw?usp=sharing

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐎𝐅𝐖𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Department of Migrant Workers – National Capital Region invites Muslim OFWs, returning OFWs, and their families to participate in a special learning session focused on financial literacy, halal wealth management, and livelihood opportunities.

📅 June 10, 2026
📍 DMW-NCR Office, 8th Floor, Makati City

Learn practical strategies on managing finances in accordance with Islamic principles, planning for your future, and exploring sustainable livelihood opportunities that can help transform halal earnings into barakah wealth.

📌 Financial Literacy Session
📌 Livelihood Orientation
📌 Reintegration Opportunities
📌 Open to Muslim OFWs and Their Families

Pre-registration is required.
https://forms.gle/RM6dxb6o4H8PrgcE6
Scan the QR code on the poster to register and reserve your slot.

Limited slots available. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join us in promoting financial empowerment, responsible stewardship, and sustainable growth for our Muslim OFW communities.

𝑲𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝒌𝒂𝒚𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒚 𝒔𝒂 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏 𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒕, 𝒌𝒂𝒚𝒂 𝒎𝒐 𝒓𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒚 𝒔𝒂 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒏𝒈 𝒏𝒆𝒈𝒐𝒔𝒚𝒐. 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚, 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈.

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Baka next time, ikaw na ang nagkukwento ng success story mo FROM SEAFARER TO ENTREPRENEUR.

𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡: June 15, 2026
𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://sites.google.com/dmw.gov.ph/likha-ofw?usp=sharing

DMW Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Affirming Conviction in Large-Scale Illegal Recruitment Case

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) welcomes the recent decision of the Supreme Court affirming the conviction of Natalie Caluducan for Large-Scale Illegal Recruitment involving economic sabotage under Republic Act No. 8042, as amended by Republic Act No. 10022 or the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act.

The Supreme Court upheld the rulings of both the Regional Trial Court of Aparri, Cagayan and the Court of Appeals, finding Caluducan guilty beyond reasonable doubt for illegally recruiting at least three victims for purported “worm picker” jobs in Canada despite having no license or authority from the then Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

The Court found Caluducan, together with her co-accused Tessie Tugaoen, who remains at large, falsely represented themselves as capable of deploying workers abroad and collected substantial amounts from the victims for placement and processing fees.

The Supreme Court emphasized that illegal recruitment may be committed even if the recruiter did not personally receive the money, as long as the offender gives the impression of having the power or authority to send workers abroad for employment.

The Court sentenced Caluducan to life imprisonment and increased the fine imposed against her to P5 million. She was likewise ordered to reimburse the victims the amounts they paid as placement fees, with legal interest at 6% per annum, computed from the date of finality of the Court’s decision until fully paid.

The DMW commends the courage of the victims in pursuing justice and reaffirms its continuing mandate to protect the welfare and uphold the rights of Filipino migrant workers.

The Department also reminds the public to transact only with licensed and authorized recruitment agencies and to verify job offers and recruitment agencies through its official DMW webpage (https://dmw.gov.ph/) before applying or paying any fees.

Illegal recruitment victims and concerned individuals are encouraged to seek assistance from the DMW's Migrant Workers Protection Bureau (MWPB) through its page (https://www.facebook.com/dmwairtip/), the DMW Anti-Illegal Recruitment and Trafficking in Persons Program, via email at [email protected], or through their hotline number (+63 2 8721-0619). They may also go to the nearest DMW Regional Office to their location for legal assistance in filing cases against illegal recruiters.
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𝗗𝗠𝗪 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲-𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) welcomes the recent decision of the Supreme Court affirming the conviction of Natalie Caluducan for Large-Scale Illegal Recruitment involving economic sabotage under Republic Act No. 8042, as amended by Republic Act No. 10022 or the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act.

The Supreme Court upheld the rulings of both the Regional Trial Court of Aparri, Cagayan and the Court of Appeals, finding Caluducan guilty beyond reasonable doubt for illegally recruiting at least three victims for purported “worm picker” jobs in Canada despite having no license or authority from the then Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

The Court found Caluducan, together with her co-accused Tessie Tugaoen, who remains at large, falsely represented themselves as capable of deploying workers abroad and collected substantial amounts from the victims for placement and processing fees.

The Supreme Court emphasized that illegal recruitment may be committed even if the recruiter did not personally receive the money, as long as the offender gives the impression of having the power or authority to send workers abroad for employment.

The Court sentenced Caluducan to life imprisonment and increased the fine imposed against her to P5 million. She was likewise ordered to reimburse the victims the amounts they paid as placement fees, with legal interest at 6% per annum, computed from the date of finality of the Court’s decision until fully paid.

The DMW commends the courage of the victims in pursuing justice and reaffirms its continuing mandate to protect the welfare and uphold the rights of Filipino migrant workers.

The Department also reminds the public to transact only with licensed and authorized recruitment agencies and to verify job offers and recruitment agencies through its official DMW webpage (https://dmw.gov.ph/) before applying or paying any fees.

Illegal recruitment victims and concerned individuals are encouraged to seek assistance from the DMW's Migrant Workers Protection Bureau (MWPB) through its page (https://www.facebook.com/dmwairtip/), the DMW Anti-Illegal Recruitment and Trafficking in Persons Program, via email at [email protected], or through their hotline number (+63 2 8721-0619). They may also go to the nearest DMW Regional Office to their location for legal assistance in filing cases against illegal recruiters. # # #

Also available here: https://dmw.gov.ph/news-releases/news-release-296516

𝐄𝐈𝐃 𝐀𝐋-𝐀𝐃𝐇𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Taos-pusong binabati ng Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) ang ating mga kababayang Muslim sa Pilipinas at sa iba't ibang dako ng mundo ng mapayapa at makabuluhang paggunita ng Eid al-Adha.

Nawa'y magsilbing paalala ang pagdiriwang na ito ng importansiya ng pananampalataya, sakripisyo, malasakit sa kapwa, at pagkakaisa sa ating lipunan.

Patuloy na kaisa ang DMW sa ating mga overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at kanilang mga mahal sa buhay sa pagsusulong ng kanilang karapatan, kapakanan, at proteksyon saan man sila naroroon.

Eid Mubarak!

𝑷𝑨𝑮𝑻𝑨𝑻𝑨𝑷𝑶𝑺 𝑵𝑮 𝑩𝑩𝑴-𝑵𝑹𝑵 2026

Matagumpay na tinapos ng Department of Migrant Workers – National Capital Region ang 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗮 – National Reintegration Network (NRN) and Job Fair sa pamamagitan ng awarding ng livelihood assistance sa ilalim ng 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗙𝗪𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (ELPOR) para sa 253 qualified beneficiaries.

Layunin ng programa na suportahan ang reintegration ng ating mga OFWs sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng karagdagang kaalaman sa pagnenegosyo at ang ₱15,000 livelihood assistance upang makatulong sa pagsisimula o pagpapalago ng kanilang kabuhayan.

Personal na pinangunahan nina DMW NCR Regional Director Atty. Falconi Millar at Assistant Regional Director Ma. Theresa Sanz ang pamamahagi ng assistance sa mga benepisyaryo.

Nagpaabot din ng taos-pusong pasasalamat si Regional Director Millar sa Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Valenzuela sa pangunguna ni Mayor Wes Gatchalian, PESO Valenzuela Manager Josephine Osea, at sa buong lokal na pamahalaan para sa kanilang malaking suporta at pakikipagtulungan sa matagumpay na pagsasagawa ng BBM-NRN 2026.

Ayon kay RD Millar, mahalaga ang papel ng mga local government units sa pagpapalawak ng reintegration programs at pagdadala ng mas maraming oportunidad at serbisyo para sa ating mga OFWs at kanilang pamilya.

Patunay ang programang ito ng patuloy na pangako ng DMW NCR na maghatid ng makabuluhang oportunidad, reintegration support, at pangkabuhayang programa para sa mas matatag na kinabukasan ng ating mga OFWs at kanilang pamilya.

𝑷𝑨𝑮𝑯𝑰𝑳𝑶𝑴 𝑨𝑻 𝑷𝑨𝑮𝑩𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑶𝑵 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑨 𝑺𝑨 𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑴𝑮𝑨 𝑶𝑭𝑾𝒔

Isinagawa rin sa panahon ng 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗮 – National Reintegration Network (NRN) and Job Fair ang 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 para sa mga OFWs na naapektuhan ng Middle East Crisis.

Naging isang ligtas at makabuluhang espasyo ang aktibidad kung saan malayang naibahagi ng ating mga OFWs ang kanilang mga karanasan, hamon, at kwento ng katatagan at pagbangon matapos ang kanilang repatriation journey.

Sa pamamagitan ng psychosocial support, reintegration guidance, at community-based discussions, layunin ng programa na mabigyan ng pag-asa, suporta, at bagong direksyon ang ating mga kababayang OFWs habang sila ay muling bumabangon kasama ang kanilang pamilya at komunidad.

Patuloy ang Department of Migrant Workers – National Capital Region sa paghahatid ng malasakit, kalinga, at reintegration support para sa bawat balikbayang manggagawa.