THOSE of us involved in the welfare service sector know all too well that one way to prevent abuses against our overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is to empower them. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), through the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has created a system of welfare interventions to empower our migrant workers, from the time an OFW seeks foreign employment until their arrival in the country of destination. Majority of the PDOS sessions are handled by OWWA and its regional offices. Those going to Taiwan take six days of Mandarin lessons spread out through one PDOS class and five CPDEP sessions. The PDOS sessions are also differentiated as to the type of worker.

Source: Manila Times May 08, 2017 16:30 UTC