The Philippines aims to finalize its first bilateral labor agreement (BLA) with Finland this year, following a joint declaration of intent signed by both countries. The agreement will facilitate ethical and sustainable labor mobility for Filipino specialists and skilled workers, addressing recruitment concerns and promoting the rights and welfare of OFWs. Finland seeks workers in healthcare, tourism, and IT sectors, offering competitive wages and family reunification opportunities.
THE Department of Migrant Workers is eyeing to forge the country’s first bilateral labor agreement with Finland within the year.
With the expected reopening of the Philippine embassy in Helsinki, Finland this September, he expects the signing of the BLA can be fast-tracked. It also has provisions for supporting employment opportunities and skills deployment and exploring the potential for negotiating and formalizing a Memorandum of Understanding on the mobility of Filipino specialists and skilled workers to Finland.
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