DMW RESCUES 6 OFW APPLICANTS, SHUTS DOWN UNREGISTERED ACCOMODATION FACILITY IN MALATE  

THE Department of Migrant Workers–National Capital Region (DMW-NCR), through its Migrant Workers Protection Division and in coordination with the Migrant Workers Protection Bureau (MWPB) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), on Thursday rescued six OFW applicants closed an unregistered accommodation facility in Malate, Manila.

The operation was prompted by complaints from five individuals who personally went to the DMW-NCR office to report their concerns regarding the accommodation facility.

The complaints prompted the Division to conduct surveillance and verification activities, which subsequently led to the rescue of six OFW applicants and the enforcement of a closure order against the unregistered facility.

Led by DMW-NCR Regional Director attorney Falconi V. Millar, the operation was undertaken to safeguard aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from potential exploitation and hazardous living conditions while awaiting overseas employment.

The enforcement efforts seek to ensure that accommodation facilities catering to OFW applicants operate in accordance with applicable government regulations and provide conditions that protect the safety, welfare, and dignity of their occupants.

Following the rescue, the six OFW applicants were safely transported to Kabayan Hotel, where the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) facilitated the provision of temporary accommodation, meals, and other immediate welfare assistance to ensure their safety and well-being.

DMW-NCR remains resolute in its mandate to protect every aspiring OFW from exploitation and ensure that the pursuit of better opportunities abroad begins with safety, dignity, and respect for their rights.

Through sustained enforcement, vigilant monitoring, and strong inter-agency collaboration, the Department sends a clear message that facilities and practices that endanger the welfare of prospective migrant workers will not be tolerated.