DMW-ADVISORY-19-2025 — STRENGTHENED MONITORING AND WELFARE MEASURES FOR OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFWs) IN THE MIDDLE EAST (IRAN, ISRAEL, JORDAN, AND LEBANON)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Aliarant Workers

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ADVISORY No. 19

Series of 2025

Strengthened Monitoring and Weifare Measures for Overseas Filipino Workers (Iran, Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon) (OFWs) in the Middle East

Jordan, and Lebanon, and the reported disruptions in air travel and regional stability in light of the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly in iran, Israei,

implement the following measures to ensure the safety and welfare of Filipino workers: all Private Recruitment Agencies (PRAs) with deployed or scheduled-for-deployment Overseas Filipino Workers. (OFWs) to these countries are hereby directed to

1. Coordination with Employers and Foreign Piacement Agencies

employers and foreign placement agencies to regularly monitor the status and well- updated contact numbers and employer information (company name, contact details, being of deployed OFWs, confirm the exact current location of each worker, and obtain and address). PRAs must establish and maintain active communication with their partner

2. Enhanced Welfare Monitoring

All PRAs shall conduct intensive and proactive monitoring of OFWs,such as regular check-ins with workers, verification of their living and working conditions and immediate resolution of any welfare concerns or emergency situations.

3. Mandatory Submission of Monitoring Reports and Depioyment List

to the same email address the list of all workers currently deployed and those Welfare Monitoring System (OWMS). PRAs with depioyment to Jordan, shall submit PRAs must submit accurate and timely welfare monitoring reports via the OFW

scheduled for deployment to Jordan, indicating their names, job categories,

coordination in case of emergency repatriation or disruption in travel arrangements employers, and deployment dates. This is to facilitate stricter monitoring and prompt

4. Contingency Pianning

that include emergency contact numbers, evacuation protocols, temporary shelter PRAs must develop and maintain updated and actionable contingency plans

arrangements, and repatriation strategies in case of worsening regional conditions

DEPARTMENT OF MIGRANT WORKERS General Services Divisior Administrative Service

Date: June 19, 2025 RECEIVED By: _ RICHIE M. GUEVARRA Time 01:25 P.M By: DMW General Services Division on June 19, 2025 CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED

5. Travel-Related Responsibilities

restrictions or other force majeure situations, PRAs shall assume the cost and In the event of flight cancellations, rerouting, or rebooking due to airspace

responsibility for arranging alternative travel for affected OFWs, in accordance with existing contractual obligations and DMW regulations.

Due to the recent airspace closure in Jordan and the heightened tension in Israel. all PRAs are strongly encouraged to refrain from processing workers for deployment until further notice.

6. Coordination with Government Offices

PRAs must maintain open and regular communication with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Jordan, Israel, Lebanon and relevant authorities in other affected countries for updated advisories and to ensure coordinated response to emergencies

MWO Hotline/ Contact details

MWO-Israel+972 507622590/OWO:+97250 715 6937

MWO-Lebanon: +961 79 110 729

MWO- Jordan :+962 7 8149 1183 /+962 7 8519 1891

7. Important Deployment Reminders

Lebanon remains under Crisis Alert Level 3: No deployment of new hires and returning workers is allowed. Israel is under Crisis Alert Level 2: Deployment of new hires is prohibited While returning workers with valid contracts are usually allowed under Alert Level 2, ongoing tension and airspace restrictions currently prohibit such deployments.

Non-compliance with this directive shall be dealt with in accordance with the applicable provisions of the 2023 DMW Rules and Regulations Governing the Recruitment and Employment of Landbased Overseas Filipino Workers.

For strict compliance.

HAN$,LEO J.CACDAC Secretary

CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED By: DMW General Services Division on June 19, 2025