Safety
Scam
+3
Aug 28, 2026
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7 min read
DMW flags this OFW recruitment scam
The Department of Migrant Workers is warning Filipinos seeking jobs in New Zealand about a scam running through fake recruiters on Facebook and Viber. Secretary Hans Cacdac said the first step is to check the agency license. Here is the exact scam pattern, the three red flags, and the one website where you can verify a recruiter before you pay.
OFW
+5
Aug 22, 2026
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8 min read
The fund that pays a distressed OFW up to ₱100,000
The AKSYON Fund is money the Department of Migrant Workers pays to overseas workers in trouble and to the families of those who do not come home. It runs from ₱50,000 to ₱100,000, and there is a one year clock on it once you land.
