The United Arab Emirates and the Philippines are stepping up efforts to protect overseas workers. As labor migration continues to grow, both countries are developing new policies to improve worker safety, rights, and long-term support.
Around 2.4 million Filipinos work overseas, especially in the Gulf, where they are essential to sectors such as healthcare, construction, shipping, and domestic service. Their remittances support millions of families in the Philippines and contribute around 10% of the country’s economy, while countries like the UAE rely heavily on Filipino workers to sustain key industries and everyday services.
Such work is important to national economies, but it can also be exploitative. Overseas workers need protection at every stage of their journey, from recruitment to employment and return. This is why the Philippines and the UAE are working to create a safer and more structured labor migration system.
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