A group of Japanese employers has expressed interest in hiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), including those repatriated from Sudan, as they are in need of additional foreign workers. This move is seen as a positive development, especially for displaced OFWs who have been affected by the military conflict in Sudan. According to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Undersecretary Bernard Olalia, the Japanese employers are looking for workers in various industries such as nursing and caregiving, construction, assembly, automotive, and hotels.
Olalia said that the Japanese employers are prepared to welcome OFWs and are open to hiring them under the Technical Internship Training Program (TITP) and Special Skilled Worker program (SSW). The TITP and SSW are both tracks used by the DMW in sending workers to Japan.
This move is seen as a positive development, especially for OFWs who have been affected by the military conflict in Sudan. The DMW offers assistance programs such as redeployment to another host country for these OFWs. Those interested in being redeployed abroad are advised to return to the Philippines to be properly documented by the DMW as a documented OFW when they seek work abroad. Once back home, they simply have to declare their interest in getting redeployed overseas in their reintegration forms, and they will be contacted by the DMW for their redeployment opportunity.
This development is significant as it provides an opportunity for displaced OFWs to find work overseas and support their families back home. It is also a positive development for Japan as it can fill its shortage of foreign workers, especially in industries where there is a high demand for skilled workers such as nursing and caregiving.
This move also highlights the importance of overseas Filipino workers in the global workforce. OFWs are known for their hard work, dedication, and loyalty to their employers. They are highly sought after in various industries, and their skills and expertise are in high demand. As such, countries such as Japan are increasingly looking to hire OFWs to fill their labor shortage, which can help support the Philippine economy and provide job opportunities for Filipinos.