By Lane Afable, News Editor
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has moved to strengthen protection for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) bound for Greece to ensure safer and more transparent deployment through stronger coordination with Philippine Recruitment Agencies (PRAs).
The initiative aims to deliver clearer, worker-focused policies across the entire migration process.
Among the key measures is the rollout of standardized, country-specific employment contracts to better protect workers from contract substitution and unfair labor practices.
The DMW has also tightened accreditation and verification processes to ensure only legitimate employers and job orders are approved, reducing risks of illegal recruitment and excessive fees.
Faster on-site support has been strengthened through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Greece.
Meanwhile, a pending Philippines-Greece labor agreement is expected to further boost protections and strengthen cooperation.
With support from Philippine Ambassador to Greece Giovanni E. Palec, the DMW says these efforts will translate into concrete safeguards for OFWs.
