The Czech Republic is set to open its doors to over 10,000 skilled foreign workers, with the Philippines seen as a vital partner in meeting this growing labor demand, particularly in the transport, logistics, and technical sectors.
In line with the Philippine-Czech Republic Friendship Week, organized by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Czech Ambassador Karel Hejč revealed that the Czech government has allocated an annual quota of over 10,000 work visas specifically for Filipinos.
Currently, more than 11,000 Filipino workers are already employed and residing across the Czech Republic.
The heightened demand for skilled foreign labor stems mainly from the rapid expansion of the transport and logistics industries in the country.
The Czech Ministry of Transport has identified an urgent need for drivers, public transportation operators, and personnel for major distribution centers across Central and Eastern Europe.
On the Philippine side, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac emphasized that Filipino workers are highly regarded for their professionalism, adaptability, and strong work ethic.
Cacdac also referenced the joint communique signed in 2024 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Czech President Petr Pavel, which ensures fair treatment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) under Czech labor laws.