DAVAO CITY – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) takes effects starting today February 3, says Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Sarah Lou Arriola. In a forum hosted by the Blas F. Opel Foundation, Arriola stressed "Today, the DMW Act takes effect but then what's going to happen within the whole year, actually the subsumed agencies will be on a hold-over capacity except … [Read more...] about Department of OFW takes effect, transition expected
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Duterte urges Congress to speed up OFW department
DAVAO CITY --- President Rodrigo Duterte urged the members of the Congress to fast-track legislation for the creation of a new agency that will cater to the welfare of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).Putting up a department that will address the needs of OFWs was one of President Duterte’s campaign pledges in 2016 election.“So I proposed in the coming months and I hope … [Read more...] about Duterte urges Congress to speed up OFW department
Duterte orders DOLE for the immediate establishment of OFW department
DAVAO CITY (July 16) ---President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III to immediately prepare the documents for the speedy passage of a law for the establishment of the Department of Overseas Filipino Workers (DOFW). Duterte who expressed dismay over the continuous abuses among OFWs said he will work for the speedy passage of the Department of … [Read more...] about Duterte orders DOLE for the immediate establishment of OFW department
Bong Go pushes for specific dept. to handle OFW concerns
DAVAO CITY (February 5) -- - Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) and 2019 senatorial candidate Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go wants a department to cater the concerns of the Overseas Filipino Workers. In an interview with reporters during the weekend, Go emphasized the need for a Department of OFW that will specifically attend and address to the concerns of the OFW … [Read more...] about Bong Go pushes for specific dept. to handle OFW concerns
