Manila, Feb. 27 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening global labor protections for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), particularly domestic workers.

The DMW, in a news release Thursday, said the Philippine government has called for stronger global policies that would protect OFWs during the Forum on ILO (International Labour Organization) Conventions 189 and 190 held in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday.

It said the forum underscored the significant progress made by the country since the adoption of the ILO Conventions 189 and 190, and the government's continuous efforts to ensure welfare and protection of Filipino migrant workers.

During the forum, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacda...