President Marcos yesterday vowed to enhance programs promoting the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as the country celebrated the 31st Migrant Workers’ Day.
In a message during the OFW Global Summit in Quezon City, Marcos lauded migrant workers for being diligent, reliable, caring and resilient.
‘You can be sure of assistance when needed, adequate protection while you are in another country and clear opportunities when you return to the Philippines and start anew,’ Marcos said.
‘We will continue to strengthen the programs that truly respond to your needs,’ he added.
Migrant Workers Day is celebrated every June 7 to commemorate the enactment of the Migrant Workers Act of 1995.
About 2.19 million Filipinos are working abroad, according to government data.