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P381-M spent for assistance to stranded OFWs: OWWA
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has spent over P381 million to assist 26,000 stranded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with accommodation, food, and transportation.
The total cost incurred since March 15 includes P311.7 million for hotels, P59.8 million for food, and P9.7 million for transport.
OWWA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac stated that the average cost per OFW is approximately P15,000.
The agency has assured that it has additional funds for a possible enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) extension.
OWWA is requesting additional funding from Congress and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to augment its current resources.
The agency aims to reserve the OWWA trust fund for post-lockdown reintegration and livelihood programs for its members.
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