OFW protection eyed as DMW, GASA, Globe push anti-scam partnership

The Department of Migrant Workers and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) setting a clear direction to strengthen digital safety programs for overseas Filipino workers.

The memorandum also aims to deepen cross-border intelligence sharing and widen access to practical tools and resources that help migrant workers recognize, prevent, and respond to scams before real damage is done.

Through the GASA coalition, which brings together Globe, Gogolook, Meta, Google, Mastercard, ScamwatchPilipinas, and other partners, with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) participating as an observer, the partnership will expand public awareness campaigns, strengthen digital literacy programs, conduct joint training sessions, and advance research initiatives.

Globe Telecom chairs the GASA Philippines Chapter. 

“Overseas Filipino workers make tremendous sacrifices for their families and for the country. They should not have to worry about falling victim to scams while working abroad,” said Derick OhmarAdil, Globe’s Head of AI and Privacy Governance.

“Through this partnership with the Department of Migrant Workers, we are strengthening digital literacy and promoting responsible use of technology so that protection keeps pace with evolving threats,” he added. 

The efforts aim to equip OFWs and their families with clear, practical guidance and accessible tools to spot warning signs, verify suspicious messages or transactions, and protect the income they work so hard to earn.
 
“For our overseas Filipino workers, every peso they earn represents sacrifice, discipline, and love for their families. We cannot allow criminals to take that away through deception,” said DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac.

“This partnership strengthens our ability to protect OFWs through better information sharing, stronger digital literacy, and coordinated action across borders,” he added. 

The initiative reinforces Globe’s broader commitment to digital safety, cybersecurity, and responsible AI governance. It also highlights the importance of public and private sector collaboration in combating cyber-enabled crimes that do not respect geographic boundaries.

Through sustained collaboration and shared accountability, Globe and its partners aim to empower every Filipino, wherever they may be in the world, to navigate the digital space more safely and securely. —AOL, GMA Integrated News