DMW Partners with International Charity to Enhance Seafarer Welfare and Psychosocial Support
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has signed an MoU with the international charity Mission to Seafarers (MTS) to improve access to welfare and psychosocial care for Filipino seafarers and their families. This aligns with President Marcos Jr.'s directive to strengthen protections for seafarers.
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