The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) of the Philippines and the Ministry of Labor, Pension System, Family and Social Policy of Croatia have strengthened their bilateral ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC).
DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac and Croatian Minister Marin Piletić signed the MOC, which underscores both nations’ commitment to safeguarding the rights and responsibilities of Filipino workers in Croatia while ensuring compliance with the laws of both countries.
This agreement serves as a framework for ongoing collaboration to protect the welfare of Filipino workers abroad. Minister Piletić, in his remarks, highlighted Croatia’s economic growth and the increasing demand for skilled workers, which the domestic workforce cannot fully meet.
As a result, Croatia is focusing on hiring foreign workers, including highly sought-after Filipino professionals. He also noted that Croatia offers free language courses to foreign workers and expressed hope that many Filipinos would take advantage of the opportunity to learn Croatian.
“While Croatian may not be the easiest language, with the talent and dedication of Filipino workers, I am confident they will excel,” he said.
Cacdac thanked the Croatian government for its warm reception and reaffirmed the Philippines’ dedication to promoting the welfare of its overseas Filipinos.
“Filipino workers are globally recognized for their skills, dedication, and compassion, making them among the most sought-after workers worldwide,” he said, adding that this partnership between the Philippines and Croatia paves the way for continued dialogue, collaboration, and mutual success.
