PH, Slovak Republic sign deal to boost job, business opportunities

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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Slovakian Labor Ministry signed a joint communiqué on Monday, establishing a Labor Consultation Mechanism aimed at expanding employment and business opportunities between the two countries.

DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the agreement establishes a key bilateral platform to sustain dialogue and deepen cooperation on shared labor priorities.

"This event marks not only a milestone in our bilateral labor cooperation, as mandated by the President to deepen bilateral labor relations with countries hosting OFWs, but also a concrete expression of our shared commitment to ethical recruitment, the protection of migrant workers' rights, and the promotion of inclusive growth and meaningful employment opportunities," Cacdac said in a statement.

Cacdac noted that key areas of discussion will include sharing labor market data and job opportunities, streamlining recruitment systems, and addressing the recognition of professional credentials.

Meanwhile, Slovak Ambassador to Manila Miloš Koterec expressed optimism that the partnership will foster stronger ties between the two nations across education, culture, business, and people-to-people exchanges.

"In a relatively short period of time, Filipinos have made me feel very welcome here. This openness has made my experience in the Philippines particularly special,” the Ambassador said.

“Perhaps this is one reason I see such great potential in bringing our people together more closely through education, culture, business, people-to-people contacts, and, importantly, opportunities for Filipinos and Slovaks to work and live alongside one another," he added.

Based on DMW data, approximately 12,000 Filipinos are employed across the hospitality, construction, and service sectors in Croatia, Slovenia, and Slovakia as of October 2025. —Lyjah Tiffany Bonzo/RF, GMA News