OFW Pass, AKSYON Fund, and more: How the Philippines is strengthening workers' support in the UAE

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Learn about the latest efforts by the Philippines to assist OFWs in the UAE, from digital platforms to direct community engagement.

OFWs in UAE set to benefit from streamlined digital services, continued assistance

Dubai: The Philippines is stepping up efforts to make government services more accessible to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE, combining digital services with medical, legal, and financial assistance for those who need support.

From simplifying airport procedures through the digital OFW Pass to providing financial help for workers facing serious medical conditions, the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is expanding its services to reach more Filipinos in the Emirates.

DMW secretary Hans Cacdac has outlined these initiatives in an exclusive interview with Gulf News on November 7, during the fourth leg of the “Bagong Bayani ng Mundo: OFW Serbisyo Caravan” in Dubai.

He has noted that the OFW Pass is nearing the one-million mark, with the department preparing to issue its one millionth pass through its digital platforms.

Cacdac has encouraged Filipino workers to access the service through the OFW Pass portal or the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s eGov portal.

One of the key developments is the integration of airlines into the OFW Pass verification system, which removes the need for Filipino workers to carry printed copies of their passes when travelling.

Cacdac has revealed that the DMW initially encountered challenges when OFWs were asked to present printed copies at airport terminals, particularly when checking in and seeking refunds of applicable airport fees.

The agency has subsequently worked with airlines to address the issue.

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