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Philippines, Finland ink pact for safe labor mobility of OFWs

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The Philippines and Finland signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) that aims for fair, ethical, and sustainable working conditions for Filipino skilled workers in Finland.

Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and Finland Minister Arto Olavi Sartonen signed the document during a ceremony at the DMW Central Office in Mandaluyong.

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“The JDI covers the ethical and sustainable labor mobility of Filipino specialists and skilled workers in Finland,” Cacdac said.

Under the joint declaration, the two governments agreed to cooperate in the following key areas:

  • Promoting sustainable labor mobility for Filipino professionals and skilled workers.
  • Protecting the rights and welfare of Filipino workers, including promoting the licensure of healthcare professionals to practice their respective professions in Finland.
  • Combating exploitation and abuse in the context of international recruitment.
  • Supporting employment opportunities and skills deployment.
  • Exploring the potential for negotiating and formalizing a Memorandum of Understanding on the mobility of Filipino specialists and skilled workers to Finland.

“This joint declaration reaffirms our shared vision for a future where labor mobility is characterized by fairness, dignity, and mutual benefit. This collaboration reflects our collective commitment to advancing the interests of Filipino workers and strengthening our international partnerships,” Cacdac said.

The signing was witnessed by Philippine Ambassador to Finland Domingo P. Nolasco and Finland Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Saija Nurminen. 

As of 2023, approximately 12,770 Filipino workers are residing and working in Finland, contributing to the country’s various industries, with many more expected to follow in the coming years.

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