FREE DMW Agencies Consolidated Questions and Answers
Which agency's functions were absorbed into the DMW to regulate overseas employment?
The POEA, previously responsible for managing overseas employment, was consolidated into the DMW to centralize services and streamline processes for OFWs.
What was the primary reason for consolidating agencies under the DMW?
The DMW was created to centralize various functions under one agency, making it easier for OFWs to access support and ensuring better coordination of services.
Which of the following is NOT an agency whose functions are now part of the DMW?
The DOT is unrelated to migrant workers, whereas OWWA, POEA, and some functions of the DFA are directly linked to OFW welfare and overseas employment, and thus were consolidated into the DMW.
Which agency's welfare and reintegration programs for OFWs are now managed by the DMW?
The OWWA is now under the DMW's umbrella, ensuring a seamless approach to providing welfare assistance and reintegration programs for OFWs.
What role did the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) transfer to the DMW?
Some labor-related functions, such as contract verification, were transferred from the DFA to the DMW to consolidate all migrant worker services under one agency.