On Friday, January 31, in the city of Er-Riyadh, the head of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Hans Leo J. Kakdak met with local Filipino groups to discuss their issues and strengthen the community. He was accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Mission Rammel Romato from the Philippine Post. Kakdak emphasized to those present that the department is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of overseas Filipino workers, and underscored the importance of providing them with better opportunities.
During the meeting in Riyadh, he also discussed employment programs, including the government internship program and the 'Start Career in the Philippines' project. 'These initiatives help 220,000 recipients to embark on the path of formal employment. Our training agencies are also working on programs tailored to sectors with industry needs, particularly in the field of emerging technologies and skills for developing industries,' Kakdak is quoted in a DMW press release.
He added that the Philippines has signed bilateral agreements with countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Canada, Japan, and South Korea, which enable the mobility of the workforce and ensure safe and ethical labor opportunities for Filipino workers.
