Manila, Feb. 13 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has issued new Rules of Procedure for the Adjudication of Cases that aim to fast-track case resolutions involving overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and speed up justice for them.

The DMW said the new rules, signed on Thursday by Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac during the Department-Wide 2025 Year-End Performance Assessment and 2026 Corporate Planning event in Quezon City, would devolve adjudication powers and functions to its regional offices nationwide.

The new rules are based on Republic Act 11641, or the Department of Migrant Workers Act, which created the agency.

"Hearings can now be held by Overseas Employment Adjudicators (OEAs) at DMW Regional Offices, and Orders resolving case...