New Philippine Labor Attaché to Australia to continue protecting Filipino migrant's rights

New Philippine Labor Attaché to Australia Melissa Mendizabal commits to protecting the rights of Filipino migrant workers

(L-R) Ambassador Ma Hellen B De La Vega, Labor Attaché Melissa C Mendizabal and First Secretary and Consul General Aian A Caringal Credit: Philippine Embassy in Canberra

Key Points

• Labor Attaché Mendizabal said the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in the Philippine Embassy in Canberra will continue to work hard in upholding the rights and supporting Filipino migrant workers in Australia.
• Mendizabal affirmed that strict regulations and monitoring are in place against non-compliant Philippine recruitment agencies and direct employers.
• MWO is always ready to assist migrant workers and offers services including verification of employment contracts, assistance to welfare cases and outreach and reintegration programs.

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Helping Filipino migrants understand their rights in the workplace

SBS Filipino

06/08/202109:03

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