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Book I — Pre-Employment

Article 19

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

ELI5— what this means for you

The Office of Emigrant Affairs (later reorganized under OWWA and other agencies) was created to maintain links with Filipino migrant communities, provide welfare and cultural services, and help OFWs reintegrate when they return.

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