DMW DMW Welfare and Protection Programs 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of the DMW's 'Assistance to Nationals' (ATN) fund managed through DFA?

Accepted Answer

To fund emergency assistance, repatriation, and legal costs for distressed Filipinos abroad

Answer

The ATN fund is used to provide emergency financial assistance, pay for repatriation, and cover legal costs for distressed Filipino nationals, including OFWs, in foreign countries.

Question 2

Under DMW rules, who bears the cost of an OFW's repatriation when the foreign employer fails to provide it?

Accepted Answer

The recruitment agency, and if unable, the OWWA Repatriation Fund

Answer

If the employer fails to repatriate the OFW, the licensed recruitment agency is primarily liable; if the agency cannot cover the cost, the OWWA Repatriation Fund covers it.

Question 3

What protection does the DMW's Standard Employment Contract provide against excessive working hours for land-based OFWs?

Accepted Answer

The contract sets maximum working hours consistent with the laws of the host country, and overtime must be compensated

Answer

The Standard Employment Contract requires that working hours comply with host country labor laws, and any overtime work beyond standard hours must be separately compensated.

Question 4

Which DMW program specifically targets the protection of OFWs from human trafficking?

Accepted Answer

Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) with DMW participation

Answer

The IACAT, in which DMW is a member agency, leads anti-trafficking efforts including prevention, prosecution, and protection programs for OFWs at risk of trafficking.

Question 5

What recourse does an OFW have if their foreign employer fails to pay their salary for two or more months?

Accepted Answer

The OFW can file a complaint with the POLO or DMW, which can trigger employer blacklisting and assist in salary recovery

Answer

OFWs experiencing salary non-payment can report to the nearest POLO office, which can mediate, escalate to DMW, and initiate proceedings that may lead to employer blacklisting.

DMW - Department of Migrant Workers Practice Test

DMW - Department of Migrant Workers Practice Test

DMW DMW Welfare and Protection Programs 2