DMW-ROVIII Strengthens Ties with Biliran to Boost OFW Services
Biliran – Good news for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Biliran. The 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝗜𝗜𝗜 (𝗗𝗠𝗪-𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗜𝗜), led by OIC-Regional Director𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗕. 𝗩𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗼-𝗔𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺, paid a courtesy visit to the 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗝. 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮, 𝗠𝗗, 𝗙𝗣𝗢𝗔, marking a positive step toward bringing government services closer to OFWs and their families in the province.
Joined by Assistant Regional Director 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗠. 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮, 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗖. 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗹, Chief of the Welfare and Reintegration Services Division (WRSD), and members of the regional team, the delegation formally introduced the Department’s key programs and services and strengthened coordination with the Provincial Government of Biliran.
The highlight of the visit was a formal request for support in providing office space for DMW within the province. Once established, a dedicated DMW office in Biliran will make services more accessible—allowing OFWs and their families to seek assistance, welfare support, reintegration guidance, and other interventions without having to travel far.
The DMW team also engaged with the 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻, where an orientation on DMW programs and protective mechanisms was conducted. The discussion underscored the shared commitment of both the provincial leadership and DMW to safeguard the rights, welfare, and long-term reintegration of migrant workers.
The Provincial Government welcomed the initiative, signaling strong local support for policies and programs that benefit OFWs—often referred to as the country’s modern-day heroes. With strengthened collaboration and local backing, DMW-ROVIII looks forward to expanding its presence in Biliran and delivering faster, more responsive, and more accessible services to OFWs and their families.
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