The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) have strengthened their cooperation to combat online illegal recruitment, job scams, and cybercrimes targeting Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families.

DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac and PNP-ACG Acting Director Police Major General Andre P. Dizon signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on November 5, 2026, at the DMW Central Office in Mandaluyong City.

The agreement aims to strengthen information sharing, investigations, and case-building efforts against illegal recruiters and individuals involved in online fraud, identity theft, and human trafficking.

It also seeks to improve coordination between the two agencies, allowing recruitment-related complaints received by the DMW to be promptly referred to cybercrime investigators.

Cacdac emphasized the importance of verifying recruitment agencies\' licenses and approved job orders before applying for overseas employment. The public was also encouraged to report suspicious online recruitment activities.