DMW Trese

06/08/2026

𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗛𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Five aspiring entrepreneur-seafarers from across the Caraga Region showcased their innovative business concepts during the LIKHAng Marino Regional Screening held on August 5, 2026, at the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Regional Office XIII (Caraga). The whole-day activity served as the regional deliberation for the Department's LIKHAng Marino Business Plan Competition, where participants presented their proposed enterprises before a panel of evaluators for a chance to represent Caraga at the national competition.

The five participants comprised three (3) applicants from Butuan City, one (1) from Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, and one (1) from Jabonga, Agusan del Norte. Their business proposals reflected a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, technology-based enterprises, and other innovative livelihood ventures, demonstrating the entrepreneurial potential of Filipino seafarers as they prepare for sustainable careers beyond overseas employment.

The presentations were evaluated by a panel composed of DMW Caraga officials, namely Mr. Eval B. Makinano, Welfare and Reintegration Services Division Chief; Mr. Anthony C. Fuentes, Migrant Workers Protection Division Chief; and Ms. Marissa A. Garay, Supervising Labor and Employment Officer of the Migrant Workers Processing Division. Joining them as external evaluators were Mr. Clarence Malbasias, Agriculturist II of the Department of Agriculture Regional Office XIII; Mr. Juniel Paran, P3 Coordinator of SB Corporation; and Ms. Lyza D. Trapal, Senior Trade-Industry Development Specialist of DTI Caraga, whose expertise ensured a comprehensive assessment of the participants' business viability, innovation, and sustainability.

The participant who emerges as the LIKHAng Marino Regional Winner will receive a ₱100,000.00 cash prize and earn the opportunity to represent the Caraga Region in the National LIKHAng Marino Business Plan Competition. Through this initiative, DMW continues to empower Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) seafarers by fostering entrepreneurship, encouraging innovation, and supporting the development of sustainable livelihood opportunities that contribute to their long-term economic resilience.

05/08/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿

As part of the Trabaho Butuan Job Fair, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Regional Office XIII (Caraga) provided One-Stop Shop services to walk-in clients and jobseekers while monitoring three (3) licensed recruitment agencies offering overseas employment opportunities. Held on August 1, 2026, at SM City Butuan and organized by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Butuan City, the activity reaffirmed the Department's commitment to promoting safe, legal, and ethical migration.

During the event, DMW Caraga monitored the participating licensed recruitment agencies to ensure compliance with existing laws, rules, and regulations governing overseas recruitment and to help protect aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from illegal recruitment and other unauthorized recruitment activities. Through its One-Stop Shop booth, prospective OFWs received employment-related information, guidance on overseas employment procedures, and assistance on the Department's frontline programs and services. DMW personnel also strengthened its Anti-Illegal Recruitment campaign by reminding clients to observe the "Apat Dapat": apply only through DMW-licensed recruitment agencies, verify approved job orders, transact directly with the agency's office, and always secure an official receipt for any payment or submitted documents.

Representing DMW Caraga were Ms. Marissa A. Garay, Supervising Labor and Employment Officer, and Ms. Anne Jane M. Hallasgo, Senior Labor and Employment Officer, who assisted clients, addressed inquiries, and coordinated with stakeholders throughout the activity to ensure the efficient delivery of services.

Through its participation in the Trabaho Butuan Job Fair, DMW Caraga continues to strengthen its collaboration with local government units and partners in expanding access to legitimate overseas employment opportunities while equipping aspiring OFWs with reliable information and essential government services that promote informed, safe, and responsible migration.

05/08/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗝𝗢𝗕 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬? ✈

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Regional Office XIII – Caraga invites all aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to the Overseas Job Fair during LEGISHEAR 2026.

📅 Date: August 8, 2026 (Saturday)
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Caraga State University – KINAADMAN Building, Left Side, Level 1, Room KH109, Butuan City

📌 Explore overseas employment opportunities from DMW-licensed recruitment agencies and apply for available job vacancies.

✅ Don't forget to bring the following (Original and Photocopy):
• Resume
• Passport
• School Credentials
• TESDA or other related Training Certificates (if available)
• 2x2 or Passport-size Photo
• Other relevant documents

⚠ Reminder: Applicants are encouraged to verify job opportunities only through DMW-licensed recruitment agencies and to beware of illegal recruitment.

See you there!

04/08/2026

𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝘁𝗼-𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻!

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), through its Government-to-Government Program, is accepting applications for 80 Male Factory Workers (Machine Operation/Sampling Operation) for Nan Ya Plastics Corporation in Taiwan.

📅 Application Period: August 4–6, 2026

Basic Qualifications:
✅ At least High School Graduate
✅ Not older than 40 years old
✅ Ability to communicate in Chinese (Mandarin) is an advantage

Interested applicants must first secure an online appointment through their DMW e-Registration account or
https://onlineservices.dmw.gov.ph/OnlineServices/POEAOnline.aspx
before proceeding to their selected DMW processing venue. Please prepare the required original and photocopied documents on your scheduled appointment date.

📌 This is a Government-to-Government hiring program

For complete details, qualifications, and documentary requirements, please refer to the Recruitment Specification Form (RSF No. 260011).

31/07/2026

𝗗𝗠𝗪 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗢𝗙𝗪𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗔𝗦-𝗦𝗕𝗠𝗧

A total of 33 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) attended the Financial Awareness Seminar–Small Business Management Training (FAS-SBMT) conducted by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Regional Office XIII, through its Welfare and Reintegration Services Division (WRSD), on July 31, 2026, at the DMW Regional Office XIII Conference Hall in Butuan City as part of the Department's reintegration initiatives.

One of the participants, Ms. Jennifer R. Silvoza of Tago, Surigao del Sur, a single mother, shared her plans to return home permanently to focus on her family and livelihood. She currently manages a hog-raising business and joined the seminar to strengthen her financial and entrepreneurial skills to sustain and expand her enterprise. She emphasized that while working abroad offers financial opportunities, nothing compares to being with her child and family in the Philippines.

The activity aimed to equip OFWs with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage their finances effectively and prepare them for entrepreneurship opportunities as they transition to life back home. The FAS-SBMT forms part of DMW's Reintegration Program, which supports OFWs who have decided to permanently return to the Philippines and establish sustainable livelihoods within their communities.

The seminar featured discussions from WRSD officers who served as resource speakers. Ms. Berly S. Polinar, Labor and Employment Officer III, discussed the fundamentals of financial literacy, emphasizing the importance of proper financial planning and responsible money management. Senior Labor and Employment Officer Ms. Anne Jane M. Hallasgo shared valuable insights on entrepreneurship, encouraging participants to explore business opportunities that align with their interests and capabilities.

Meanwhile, Labor and Employment Officer I Mr. Regie B. Lagramada discussed business plan preparation, the proper accomplishment of business plan forms, and the required business-related training programs offered by accredited training providers, including TESDA, for applicants seeking assistance under the Enhanced Livelihood Program for Overseas Filipino Workers Reintegration (ELPOR).

Through the FAS-SBMT, participants gained knowledge on establishing small businesses and the support mechanisms available under DMW's reintegration programs, equipping them with the skills and opportunities needed to build sustainable livelihoods and achieve a successful transition back home.


-SBMT

31/07/2026

🚩"𝗣𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗴-𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗮𝘆𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮."

Kung pinapapunta ka sa ikatlong bansa upang doon magtrabaho nang walang kaukulang working visa o tamang proseso, maaari kang maharap sa:
• Deportation
• Pagkakakulong
• Blacklisting

Laging tiyaking legal ang iyong deployment at sumusunod sa tamang proseso ng DMW.

📩 May kahina-hinalang alok? I-report agad sa DMW sa pamamagitan ng QR code.

𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼, 𝗵𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗸𝗼!

30/07/2026

29/07/2026

𝗗𝗠𝗪 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗼, 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

On July 24, 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Caraga strengthened its advocacy on safe migration and protection against illegal recruitment and trafficking in persons among barangay officials and personnel through the conduct of a Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) and Anti-Illegal Recruitment and Trafficking in Persons (AIRTIP) Seminar held at the Lupon Office, Barangay Ambago Hall, Butuan City.

Ms. Cherryl C. Oculam, Senior LEO of DMW Caraga, served as the resource speaker for the activity. The PEOS and AIRTIP sessions aimed to equip barangay officials and personnel with knowledge on the safe and proper processes for overseas employment, emphasizing the importance of being well-informed to prevent illegal recruitment, trafficking in persons, and other employment-related risks.

The activity was attended by 23 Barangay Officials, Personnel and Lupon members, whose active participation reflected their commitment to promoting safe migration and protecting their communities from illegal recruitment.

29/07/2026

𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗠𝗦 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗕. 𝗧𝗲𝗷𝗮𝗱𝗮'𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗙𝗪 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿

Ms. Mary Grace B. Tejada, 42, of Butuan City, is a former Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in Saudi Arabia who has successfully fulfilled her dream of becoming a public school teacher through the Department of Migrant Workers’ Sa Pinas Ikaw ang Ma’am at Sir (SPIMS) Program (Batch 47, Year 2024).

Before joining the program, Ms. Tejada worked as a domestic helper abroad to provide for her family, enduring long hours of work and years of separation from her children. Despite the challenges, she remained determined to pursue her dream of teaching in the Philippines.

Through the SPIMS Program, she was given the opportunity and support to return home and start a new chapter in her life. Today, she has been serving as a Teacher I at Daan Taligaman Elementary School for almost three years. Her stable employment has enabled her to build a house, support the college education of her two children, and provide a better future for her family.

Ms. Tejada's journey is a testament to the life-changing impact of the SPIMS Program. Her story serves as an inspiration to fellow OFWs that with perseverance and the right support, it is possible to come home, pursue one's passion, and make a meaningful contribution to the country.

29/07/2026

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | 𝗦𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆)

Please be informed that DMW Caraga will operate under a skeleton workforce on August 3, 2026 (Monday) in view of the declaration of a Special Non-Working Day in the City of Butuan in celebration of its 76th Charter Day Anniversary (Adlaw Hong Butuan).

Limited frontline services will be available. Regular office operations will resume on August 4, 2026 (Tuesday).

Thank you for your understanding.