PH, Croatia ink guidelines on recruitment of Filipino hotel workers 

The Philippine and Croatian governments on Thursday signed the implementing guidelines for the safe and ethical recruitment of Filipino hotel workers in Croatia.

The guidelines were signed by Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers Undersecretary Felicitas Bay and Croatian Employment Service Director General Ante Loncar through a virtual ceremony.

“Under the government-to-government arrangement, Croatian employers will shoulder the recruitment-related costs for Filipino workers subject to permissible fees agreed upon by both parties. The agreement also establishes a clear dispute resolution mechanism, guided by both Philippine and Croatian labor laws,” said DMW in a statement released on Friday.

“Additionally, Filipino workers will be well-prepared for employment in Croatia through a Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) conducted by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and a Pre-Flight Briefing led by the Department of Migrant Workers' Pre-Employment and Government Placement Bureau (PEGPB).”

The deal between the Philippines and Croatia also seeks to boost the bilateral cooperation of the two nations, the DMW added.

Philippine Ambassador to Austria Evangelina Lourdes Bernas and Director of Labour and Employment Directorate Luka ?irko also witnessed the signing.

The DMW earlier said that Croatia is in need of over 3,000 Filipino workers to work in its hospitality sector with openings for housekeepers, front desk staff, and among others available. — BAP, GMA Integrated News