The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) rescued 55 prospective overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from unsafe and substandard accommodations in Imus City, Cavite, on June 6.
In a Facebook post on June 7, the DMW said the operation was launched following reports of illegal and deplorable living conditions involving OFW applicants temporarily housed by licensed recruitment agencies while awaiting deployment abroad.
The agency did not identify the recruitment firms involved.
“During the inspection, authorities found that the facilities failed to meet basic health, safety, and welfare standards required for the temporary accommodation of OFW applicants,” the DMW said.
Kaway’an EcoPark in General Trias, Cavite has been included in TIME Magazine’s list of the World’s Greatest Places of 2026, making it the Philippines’ only entry in the prestigious global selection.
Featured by travel writer Cynthia Rosenfeld for TIME, the bamboo themed eco tourism destination was recognized for its unique design, natural setting and visitor experience.
Cavite ecopark recognized among world’s greatest places of 2026
55 prospective OFWs rescued from substandard housing in Imus
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