Manila, March 13 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) held a job fair for women on Friday, with available work in the healthcare, hospitality, construction, manufacturing and skilled trades sectors.

In his speech during the opening of the "Mega Job Fair Para sa Kababaihan" event held at a mall in Quezon City, DMW Undersecretary Bernard Olalia said the event aims to protect women from illegal recruiters and scammers, helping them make informed decisions about working abroad.

"Bilang pagkilala sa inyong paniniwala, kakayahan at paninindigan, isang special job fair ang inaalay namin sa inyo upang kayo ay tulungan at bigyan ng tamang direksyon sa paghahanap ng trabaho abroad. Hindi lang basta trabaho (As a recognition of your beliefs,...