DMW Trese

07/09/2026

𝗥𝗧𝗥 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

Job seekers gained vital information and practical guidance to help them make informed and safer decisions in pursuing overseas employment opportunities. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Caraga, in partnership with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Remedios T. Romualdez (RTR), Agusan del Norte, conducted a Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) and Anti-Illegal Recruitment and Trafficking in Persons (AIRTIP) orientation on August 25, 2026. The activity was held at the 2nd Floor Public Terminal Building in RTR, Agusan del Norte, with 59 participants in attendance.

The seminar covered essential information on safe migration pathways, the advantages and challenges of working abroad, and the proper procedures for pursuing overseas employment. Participants were also oriented on the requirements and processes involved in seeking legitimate employment opportunities abroad.

As part of the AIRTIP discussion, participants learned about the common modus operandi and schemes used by illegal recruiters, including fraudulent job offers and unauthorized recruitment practices. They were also provided with practical measures to help them identify, avoid, and report illegal recruitment and trafficking in persons.

Serving as resource speakers were Atty. Marinelle Aycee M. Perral, Attorney III of DMW Caraga, and Ms. Apple Mae C. Tandoy, Officer-in-Charge of the DMW Agusan del Norte Provincial Office. They emphasized the importance of verifying job offers, following proper recruitment procedures, and transacting only with legitimate and authorized recruitment channels.

The activity strengthened participants’ awareness and preparedness in pursuing overseas employment by equipping them with the knowledge to recognize legitimate opportunities and protect themselves from fraudulent recruitment schemes. Through its continued partnership with PESOs and local government units, DMW Caraga brings its programs and services closer to communities, strengthens grassroots awareness on responsible migration, and advances its efforts to prevent illegal recruitment and trafficking in persons while promoting safe, orderly, and regular migration among aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers.

07/09/2026

In celebration of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary, DMW Caraga personnel reaffirmed their commitment to public service by signing the Lingkod Bayani Commitment Wall. Through this pledge, they renewed their promise to serve with puso, dangal, at galing para sa bayan.

For DMW Caraga, this commitment means providing responsive, accessible, and compassionate service to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. Each pledge represents a promise to uphold the rights, welfare, and well-being of the Filipino migrant workers we serve.

07/09/2026

📖 Buksan ang pahina para sa panibagong simula.

Kung ikaw ay isang OFW o ex-OFW na nais ipagpatuloy ang iyong pag-aaral sa Elementary o High School, ito na ang pagtutuloy ng iyong pangarap!🎓

Sa pamamagitan ng BALIK-ARAL, sasamahan namin ang mga OFW na nais makumpleto ang kanilang batayang edukasyon (elementary o high school) at mabigyan sila ng angkop na tulong sa pag-aaral, tutorial, equivalency o accreditation test, at psychosocial support.

📝 Sagutan ang aming BALIK ARAL for OFWs Survey Form at ibahagi ang iyong interes na ipagpatuloy ang pag-aaral.

Buksan ang susunod na pahina at simulan ang iyong BALIK ARAL journey! 🥇

Sagutan ang survey dito: https://tinyurl.com/44hz32d2

05/09/2026

Hindi lahat ng kwento ay natatapos sa huling pahina. 📖

May mga pangarap na pansamantalang naantala dahil kinailangan mong mangibang-bansa, magtrabaho, at unahin ang pamilya. Pero ang pag-aaral? Hindi kailanman huli para balikan.

Para sa mga OFW na nais makumpleto ang elementary o high school, may pagkakataong ipagpatuloy ang kwentong minsang naiwan.

BALIK-ARAL. Dahil may pahina pang naghihintay sa’yo.

02/09/2026

𝟯𝟯 𝗢𝗙𝗪 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗙𝗪𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗡𝗦𝗨 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

Thirty-three children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) shared their experiences of having parents working abroad and the ways they cope with the challenges of family separation during a Capacity Building Program session conducted by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Caraga, in partnership with the Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU), on August 28, 2026, at SNSU. The half-day session provided a safe and interactive space for the participants to express their thoughts, learn from one another, and gain a deeper understanding of the realities of being part of an OFW family.

The program opened with Session 1: “Homesick but Hopeful: Managing Loneliness & Emotional Gaps,” facilitated by Ms. Princes Grace A. Retita, Assistant Professor IV and Guidance Counselor of SNSU. The session explored the emotional challenges that children of OFWs may experience, including loneliness and emotional distance, while introducing healthy ways to cope and maintain meaningful family connections.

This was followed by “My OFW Journey: Embracing a Global Family Reality,” session facilitated by Ms. Anne Jane M. Hallasgo, Senior Labor and Employment Officer of DMW Caraga. The session gave participants a deeper understanding of the experiences of OFWs and their families, particularly the challenges and adjustments that come with having a parent or family member working overseas.

The sessions were complemented by interactive group activities, where the students were encouraged to share their thoughts, perspectives, and experiences. Through group work and discussions, the participants were able to reflect on their own experiences as children of OFWs while developing a greater appreciation of the importance of communication, empathy, and emotional support within the family.

The activity also provided a safe and engaging space for the students to connect with one another and recognize that the experience of having a parent work overseas can bring both opportunities and emotional challenges. The discussions emphasized the value of healthy coping mechanisms and maintaining strong family relationships despite physical distance.

Through the Capacity Building Program for the Children of OFWs, DMW Caraga continues to extend its support beyond migrant workers by recognizing the needs of the families they leave behind. The initiative seeks to equip young participants with greater awareness, understanding, and practical ways to navigate the realities of being part of an OFW family.

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲

To strengthen coordination and ensure accessible and timely assistance to migrant workers and their families, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Caraga participated in the PESO Monthly Meeting of Agusan del Norte Province held on August 27, 2026, at Buenas Cafe, Brgy. Simbalan, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte.

During the meeting, DMW Caraga presented “DMW Provincial Office: Integrated Functions and Referral Pathway,” highlighting the role and purpose of the DMW Agusan del Norte Provincial Office in bringing DMW programs and services closer to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), their families, and prospective migrant workers.

The presentation discussed the integrated functions of the Processing, Protection, and Reintegration Division, as well as the referral pathway from Local Government Units (LGUs) and Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs) to the DMW Provincial Office, and, when necessary, to the DMW Regional Office for appropriate action.

Ms. Apple Mae C. Tandoy, Officer in Charge of the DMW Agusan del Norte Provincial Office, led the presentation and emphasized the importance of a clear and coordinated referral process in ensuring that concerns of migrant workers and their families are properly addressed and directed to the appropriate office.

The activity was attended by nine (9) PESO Managers from Agusan del Norte Province, providing an avenue to strengthen collaboration between DMW and local employment offices and promote more efficient delivery of services to migrant workers and their families.

Moving forward, DMW Caraga and the Agusan del Norte PESOs will continue working together to strengthen referrals, improve coordination, and make migrant worker services more accessible to those who need them.

01/09/2026

𝗗𝗠𝗪 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗲-𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔’𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗳é 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

Providing jobseekers with easier access to legitimate overseas employment opportunities and essential government services, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Caraga joined the World Café of Opportunities (WCO) – Job Fair and Service Caravan organized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Caraga.

The activity aimed to connect jobseekers with employment opportunities while ensuring that those interested in working abroad receive accurate information and guidance on safe and legal recruitment processes. Through its participation, DMW Caraga also helped strengthen safeguards against illegal recruitment by monitoring participating licensed recruitment agencies (LRAs) and providing on-site assistance.

Held on August 25, 2026, at Robinsons Butuan, the activity featured a One-Stop Shop where Senior Labor and Employment Officer (LEO) Anne Jane M. Hallasgo represented DMW Caraga, providing participants with information and assistance on overseas employment opportunities, DMW programs and services, and safe and legal recruitment processes.

Meanwhile, DMW Caraga also participated in the WCO held on August 24, 2026, at the Surigao City Cultural Center in Surigao City, represented by Chief Labor and Employment Officer (LEO) Eval B. Makinano and Supervising Labor and Employment Officer Marissa A. Garay.

Through these engagements, DMW Caraga continued to bring its services closer to communities, empower jobseekers with reliable information, and promote informed decision-making among Filipinos considering overseas employment. The agency likewise reminded aspiring OFWs to verify recruitment agencies and job offers before applying or paying any fees and to seek assistance from authorized government offices to avoid falling victim to illegal recruitment and other fraudulent schemes.

The World Café of Opportunities serves as a platform for government agencies, employers, and other stakeholders to converge and make employment opportunities, skills training, and essential government services more accessible to jobseekers across the region, while promoting safe, legal, and informed pathways to employment.