In the pursuit
of promoting economic
growth and providing valuable
opportunities, the Office of the Provincial
Public Employment
Service Manager (OPPESM) has taken a
significant step towards enhancing the
capabilities of Cavite
PESO managers and
staff through a capability enhancement
training on December 5, 2023 held at
Ayuntamiento De
Gonzalez Auditorium, De La Salle University-Dasmariรฑas,
City of Dasmariรฑas.
The comprehensive training session
featured insights
from Mr. Paul Bernard G. Santiago, Labor and Employment
Officer III of the Department of Migrant
Workers (DMW), and
Ms. Avelina Sheryl
Briton-Caya, Education and Training
Unit Head – Batangas Supervisor of the
Overseas Workers
Welfare Administration (OWWA). The
training aimed to
equip Cavite PESO
professionals with the
knowledge and skills
necessary to navigate
the complexities of
overseas employment
programs effectively.
Mr. Santiago enlightened participants about the various programs and
services offered by
the DMW. His presentation delved into
the department’s
initiatives geared towards safeguarding
the welfare of Filipino
migrant workers and
ensuring ethical employment practices
abroad.
One of the key
focal points of Mr.
Santiago’s discussion was the pre-employment orientation
seminars provided
by the department.
These seminars are
designed to prepare
prospective overseas
workers for the challenges they may face
in a foreign work environment, emphasizing cultural sensitivity, legal rights,
and safety measures.
Additionally, he
shed light on the
department’s efforts to combat illegal recruitment and
human trafficking.
Through strict monitoring and enforcement of regulations,
the Department of
Migrant Workers is
actively working to
create a safer and
more secure environment for Filipino
workers seeking employment overseas.
Complementing
Mr. Santiago’s insights, Ms. Avelina
Sheryl Briton-Caya
discussed the role
played by OWWA
in supporting Overseas Filipino workers
(OFWs). She provided
an overview of OWWA’s comprehensive
programs and services, all aimed at
ensuring the well-being and success of
OFWs.
Key topics covered by Ms. Briton-Caya included
OWWA’s financial
assistance programs,
which provide support to OFWs in
times of need. She
also highlighted the
importance of the reintegration programs
that assist returning
OFWs in transitioning back to the Philippine job market.
Moreover, Ms.
Briton-Caya emphasized the role of
OWWA in providing
various benefits and
services such as education and training assistance for
OFWs’ dependents,
health and wellness
programs, and legal
assistance for those
facing challenges
abroad.
Cavite Provincial
Administrators, Mr.
Rodel Vincent T. Bae
and Mr. Alvin S. Mojica, graced the event
and voiced their support for the training
program, highlighting its significance
and affirming its
alignment with the
province’s commitment to advancing
the capabilities of
its workforce. Their
attendance underscored the provincial
government’s dedication to fostering a
skilled and empowered workforce in the
province.(CPIO)
