The Philippines booth at the CESMAD Road Transport Conference in Samorin, Slovakia with Mr. Everos Evangelista, Administrative Staff, Philippine Migrant Workers Office, Vienna, engaging with prospective Slovak employers. 

ŠAMORÍN, SLOVAKIA, 25 SEPTEMBER 2025 -  The Philippine Embassy in Vienna and the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) Vienna promoted ethical recruitment of skilled Filipino drivers and transport professionals by Slovak companies at the CESMAD Road Transport Conference, held on 25 September 2025 in Šamorín, Slovakia.

According to CESMAD Slovakia, the Slovak Republic needs approximately 16,000 drivers for its transport sector. Filipino drivers are highly sought after for their skills, work ethic, and command of the English language.

The Philippine delegation set up an information booth and conducted an orientation session for prospective employers and placement agencies. The presentation highlighted the strengths of Filipino workers in the transport and logistics sector and provided guidance to Slovak partners on ethical recruitment practices in line with Philippine laws and regulations.

Labor Attaché Delmer Cruz, Consul Dan Bagaporo, and MWO Vienna staffer Everos B. Evangelista represented the Philippines. The Embassy’s participation highlights the country’s proactive engagement in advocating for the welfare and protection of Filipino migrant workers in new labor markets in Central and Eastern Europe.

The booth generated numerous leads and interest from established transport companies in Slovakia. Through this initiative, the Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to building strong partnerships with Slovak employers and fostering safe, transparent, and mutually beneficial employment pathways.

The CESMAD Road Transport Conference is a major annual gathering of Slovakia’s transport and logistics sector, bringing together employers, placement agencies, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to address labor needs, highlight best practices, and discuss trends in European road transport. The conference provides an important platform for outreach to potential employers of Filipino workers in Central Europe. END.