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POLO Milan

We are the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE’s) overseas operating arm in the implementation of the Philippine labor policies and programs for the protection of the rights and promotion of the welfare and interests of Filipinos working in Northern Italy and concurrent jurisdictions here.... 

Guiding Principle

The POLO Milan shall provide maximum services to Filipino Migrant Workers to protect their rights and promote their welfare. In pursuit of this mandate, the POLO shall focus on the following key areas, namely: employment protection and facilitation, provision of welfare services and skills enhancement and other training programs, employment promotion and market development, and linkages with the host government, relevant foreign embassies/consulate, international organizations, the Filipino community and non-governmental institutions in the post.

Functions and Responsibilities

  • Implement the DOLE’s overseas employment program in a manner consistent with the Governments overall policy thrust;
  • Verify employment contracts and other employment-related documents including the accreditation of foreign principals;
  • Assist OFWs in their problems arising out of the employer-employee relationship;
  • Monitor and report to Home Office (HO) economic, political, and labor market situations and policy developments in the host country that
    may affect Filipino migrant workers and Philippine labor policies;
  • Promote and conduct reintegration programs;
  • Initiate community development program and support socio-cultural activities of the Government, host country, Filipino community organizations
    and other entities; and
  • Perform other functions as may be directed by the Secretary of Labor and Employment.

Officers and Staffs

our team

Atty. Maria Corina Padilla-Buñag

Labor Attaché II

Petrona Bergado

Welfare Officer

Raya Mae Manalo

POLO Administrative Staff

Anthony Allermo

POLO Administrative Staff

Jeanelyn Latosa

OWWA Administrative Staff

Trisha Arcilla

OWWA Support Staff

Hertz Ventura

POLO Support Staff