The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has partnered with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) to protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families from the growing threat of online scams.
Under the agreement, both sides will strengthen digital safety programs for OFWs, improve cross-border sharing of scam-related information, and provide practical tools to help migrant workers detect and avoid fraud before they lose money.
Telecommunications company Globe Telecom, which chairs the GASA Philippines chapter, will help lead the effort. The alliance includes tech and financial firms such as Gogolook, Meta, Google, Mastercard, and the advocacy group Scamwatch Pilipinas. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) will take part as an observer.
The partnership will roll out public awareness campaigns, digital literacy programs, joint training sessions, and research initiatives to better understand scam trends.
Globe’s head of AI and Privacy Governance, Derick Ohmar Adil, said overseas workers should not have to fear losing their hard-earned money to online criminals. He said the collaboration aims to ensure that protection measures keep up with evolving technology and scam tactics.
DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac said every peso earned by OFWs represents sacrifice and should be safeguarded. He added that stronger information sharing and coordinated action across countries are key to stopping cross-border cybercrime.
The initiative underscores the need for close cooperation between government and private companies to fight online scams, which often operate across national boundaries. Officials said the goal is to equip Filipinos abroad with clear guidance and accessible tools to help them spot red flags, verify suspicious messages, and protect their income.
