09/10/2026
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Regional Office IX joined the Department of Trade and Industryโs (DTI) ZAMPEX 2026, themed โEVOLVE โข EXPAND โข EXCEL,โ bringing together Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from across the region. Among the participating enterprises were businesses owned and managed by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), reflecting the growing contribution of returning and entrepreneurial OFWs to local economic development.
18 OFW entrepreneurs participated from Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Isabela City, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur, and Sulu. The showcase also featured former and active seafarers who have successfully ventured into entrepreneurship.
Through its active participation in ZAMPEX 2026, the Department continues to recognize and support the entrepreneurial potential of OFWs, highlighting how overseas work experience can serve as a strong foundation for building sustainable businesses and livelihoods in their home communities.