THE EMBASSY of Germany in Manila said on Wednesday that Filipinos looking to work in Germany will find it easier to migrate after its new Skilled Migration Act took effect last November.
“Germany is welcoming skilled workers with open arms and full support,” German Embassy’s Economic Counsellor David Klebs said in a statement on the newly enacted law that lowers salary thresholds and expanded eligibility for foreign applicants like overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
“This law creates even better incentives for Filipino skilled workers to consider working in Germany,” he added as he explained how the measure streamlines the employment process for migrant workers and allows information technology specialists to secure European Union Blue Cards on professional experience alone.
The embassy said it has been working closely with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, the Commission on Higher Education, and the Department of Migrant Workers.
“The Skilled Migration Act signifies a progressive step in the bilateral relationship (with the Philippines), promoting collaboration, fair immigration and mutual benefit for both countries,” embassy said.
Meanwhile, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. vowed that his administration would continue to craft programs and services catered to migrant workers.
“There are many projects lined up, and even our current programs will be improved,” he said in his speech in Filipino during the OFWs Family Day in Pasay City.
Mr. Marcos noted that the DMW is planning on launching the One Repatriation Command Center’s 24/7 hotline which will assist OFWs who need repatriation or reintegration services. — John Victor D. Ordoñez