The MWOs shall serve as the overseas operating arm of the Department. It shall absorb all the powers, existing functions, and personnel of the POLOs, OSWA, and the existing Assistance to Nationals units of Foreign Service Posts with regard to OFWs in all Philippine embassies and consulates, and shall perform the following additional functions, among others:
Verify employment contracts and other employment-related documents
Monitor and report to the Secretary on situations and policy developments in the receiving country that may affect OFWs in particular and Philippine labor policies in general;
Pursue, in coordination with the Philippine Embassy or Consulate, discussions on labor and other issues and concerns with the foreign government and/or embassies concerned, and international organizations;
Ensure the promotion and protection of the welfare and interest of OFWs and assist them in all problems arising out of employer-employee relationships including violation of work contracts, nonpayment of wages and other benefits, illegal dismissal, and other violations of terms and conditions of their employment.
