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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia โ€“ Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac met with Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Raymond R. Balatbat, on October 27, 2026, to ensure the protection and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid the security situation in the Kingdom.

The meeting is anchored on a one-country-team approach, with the DMW, the Philippine Embassy, and Migrant Workers Offices (MWOs) monitoring developments and responding to the needs of Filipinos who may be affected by the situation.

Secretary Cacdac said the DMW is ready to work with the Embassy and the MWOs to provide timely welfare assistance and address emerging concerns affecting OFWs.

The Secretary’s engagement in Riyadh is the second leg of the Solidarity and Services Mission in Saudi Arabia, which also includes visits to hospitalized OFWs and meetings with members of the Filipino community to hear their concerns and address their welfare needs. On October 26, 2026, Secretary Cacdac engaged the OFWs in Al Khobar in the spirit of pakikiisa at paglilingkod na pagdapo-palad sa mga mahal nating KSA OFWs.โ€

 

Secretary Cacdac was accompanied by DMW Undersecretary Jainal T. Rasul Jr.; Labor Attachรฉ Geraldine C. Mendez, OIC-Director; Labor Attachรฉ Dominador A. Salanga of MWO-Riyadh; and Labor Attachรฉ Solaiman C. Mutia of MWO-Al Khobar.