18/08/2026
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BPBH PROGRAM
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Cagayan de Oro City โ The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Region 10 will conduct KABALIKAT 2026: Partnerโs Conversation and Assistance Program for Migrant Workers on August 24, 2026, at the Chali Resort and Conference Center in Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City.
The activity will bring together the Public Employment Service Office Managers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PESOMAP) Officers, local government units (LGUs), licensed Philippine Recruitment Agencies (PRAs), Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) beneficiaries, and partner organizations to strengthen collaboration in promoting the protection and welfare of Filipino migrant workers.
The event will be graced by DMW Assistant Secretary Jerome A. Alcantara, Director IV Mel L. Candano and Labor Attache I Herminigildo L. Daytoc.
As part of the activity, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Region 10 will provide assistance through the Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFW na Nangangailangan (AKSYON Fund) to 247 beneficiaries, amounting to a total of Php 15,026,870.07. Returning OFWs will likewise receive livelihood assistance through various reintegration programs, including the Enhanced Livelihood Program for OFW Reintegration (ELPOR), which covers the Enhanced Livelihood Development Assistance Program (ELDAP) and the Enhanced Balik Pinay, Balik Hanapbuhay (EBPBH) Program. Support will also be extended through the Sa Pinas, Ikaw ang Maโam at Sir (SPIMS) Program.
The assistance package includes Php 15,000 each for 23 ELDAP beneficiaries, totaling Php 345,000, while 29 EBPBH beneficiaries will receive the same amount, for a total of Php 435,000. Meanwhile, one (1) SPIMS beneficiary will receive Php 20,000.
The event will also feature Buy Local by OFWs, showcasing five OFW-led products and businesses through a display of their products and livelihood ventures. The initiative will highlight the entrepreneurial efforts of returning OFWs and provide an avenue to promote their locally made products and businesses.
A Partnerโs Conversation with PRAs will also be conducted, providing a platform to discuss issues and concerns affecting the recruitment and deployment of Filipino workers. The dialogue will focus on safe, fair, and ethical recruitment, while the open forum will allow PRAs and other stakeholders to share experiences, raise concerns, exchange insights, and identify ways to strengthen coordination and improve recruitment practices for the better protection of Filipino workers. A Ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing will likewise be held with Association of International Recruitment Agencies (AIRA) and the local government unit (LGU) of Northern Mindanao, formalizing their commitment to strengthen services and initiatives for migrant workers and promote safe migration.
The activity will conclude in a Press Conference with Secretary Cacdac and media partners, providing an avenue to discuss the DMWโs programs, priorities, and continuing efforts to address the needs and concerns of Filipino migrant workers.
Through KABALIKAT 2026, DMW Region 10 will strengthen its network of partners and reaffirm its commitment to ensuring that Filipino migrant workers are protected and supported throughout their migration journey.
