Philippines, ILO Finalize 5-Year Migration Workplan
The Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has finalized a five-year labor migration program with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the TRIANGLE Partnerships 2026-2027 Workplan, aiming to enhance support for Filipino migrant workers and their families.
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