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Counseling must be available to returning OFWs: DOLE
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is prioritizing the mental wellness and psycho-social needs of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), particularly those awaiting repatriation.
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III emphasized the need for greater awareness and advocacy following the death of seafarer Mariah Jocson, who was found lifeless in her cabin.
Bello stated that facilitating the return of OFWs is a top priority, alongside ensuring the availability of counseling and helpline services.
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is accessible through Hotline 1348 for OFWs requiring counseling.
OWWA can provide referrals to various mental wellness helplines, including Ugat Foundation, HOPELINE Philippines, the National Center for Mental Health, Philippine Red Cross, Konsulta MD, and Bofill Psychological Services.
DOLE and the relevant licensed manning agency have been instructed to provide full support and assistance to the family of the late seafarer Mariah Jocson.
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