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Gov’t to help bring back jobs for OFWs
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III expressed optimism that host countries may recall overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic as economies reopen.
Bello stated that many governments have eased restrictions, leading to operational industries that could potentially rehire OFWs.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is prepared to assist OFWs with any new requirements from foreign governments, such as health certifications.
He also anticipates that recovering economies might rehire OFWs in large numbers and that DOLE will provide necessary logistics, including chartered flights, if needed.
Bello addressed concerns about stricter health and safety rules for migrant workers by asserting that the Philippines has a strong and effective response system against the COVID-19 outbreak.
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