28 September 2025, Seoul – On September 28, 2025, the Migrant Workers Office - Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (MWO-OWWA), led by Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, conducted the 3rd "Kumustahan with EPS Caregivers" and Meet and Greet with the New Ambassador. The Ambassador-designate welcomed the caregivers and expressed her gratitude for their hard work and dedication. Ambassador-designate Fernandez highlighted the success of the pilot project and cited the satisfaction of both employers and caregivers with the services provided by Filipino workers. She also acknowledged the initial challenges faced by caregivers but noted that these issues were promptly addressed through collaboration between the Philippine government and the Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL). 

The Ambassador-designate assured the caregivers that the Philippine Embassy, through MWO and OWWA, will continue to protect their welfare and work with the Korean government to ensure their well-being, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure the safety and well-being of every OFW worldwide.

An open forum and Q&A session was also held, where some of the caregivers' questions and concerns were addressed. The attendees actively participated in the discussion, and the Ambassador-designate committed to addressing their concerns in collaboration with the concerned government agency and MOEL-certified agencies and employers. The Philippine Embassy also distributed Alaga Care packages to the attendees. 

The Ambassador-designate concluded by thanking the caregivers for their hard work and dedication and wishing them a productive stay in the Republic of Korea. END