Isang masigla at ligtas na araw sa ating lahat!
As the highlight of this year’s Migrant Workers’ Day, we have signed three memoranda that establish vital partnerships with the National Housing Authority (NHA), the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), and the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
I am happy to announce to our dear OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) that these Memoranda of Understanding are all geared towards strengthening your deployment as well as reintegration efforts. This is our government’s profound gesture of gratitude for your sacrifices and hard work not only for your family but also for our country.
First, OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration) and the NHA have signed the socialized and low-cost housing program for overseas Filipino workers. Makakaasa ang ating OFWs ng abot-kaya at disenteng programang pabahay para sa kanilang mga pamilya.
Second, OWWA and the NCMF shall work together for the review and enhancement of the existing OWWA manual on Culture Familiarization and Language Training for domestic workers bound for the Middle East. This review, with the help of the Commission on Muslim Filipinos, is essential to provide our household service workers with the knowledge and information that will help them cope with their new work environment, especially during their first few months of working abroad.
Third, DOTr has signed an agreement with OWWA to provide a list of vacant positions and skills required of its contractors that OFWs can apply for. In short, returning OFWs can look forward to seeking possible employment or productive reintegration opportunities in the transportation industry.
Sa pangunguna ni Pangulong Duterte, ito ay aming handog sa inyo, mga minamahal naming mga bayaning OFW.
Makakaasa kayo na patuloy tayong hahanap ng paraan para sa mas ligtas na pagtatrabaho ninyo sa ibayong bansa, at pati na rin sa inyong produktibong pagbabalik-bayan.
Muli, ang aming pagpupugay at pasasalamat sa inyong tibay, galing, at pagmamalasakit sa bayan!
Mabuhay kayong lahat!
(DOLE) – jlo
