The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), under the executive department of the Philippine government, is tasked to protect the rights and promote the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

The DWM is mandated to facilitate the overseas employment and reintegration of Filipino workers, while taking into consideration the National Economic and Development Authority. It is also tasked to promote the empowerment and protection of OFWs through continuous training and knowledge development.

Serves as the Department of Migrant Workers’ overseas operating arm in the implementation of the Philippine labor policies and programs for the protection of the rights and promotion of the welfare and interests of Filipinos working in prefectures under the MWO-Osaka’s jurisdiction.