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PH, Singapore ink deal on recruitment of healthcare workers
The Philippines and Singapore have signed a joint communiqué to facilitate the deployment of more Filipino healthcare workers to Singapore.
This agreement was signed on the second day of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s state visit to Singapore.
The joint communiqué was witnessed by President Marcos and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong after their bilateral meeting.
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the deal will promote the continued deployment of Filipino healthcare professionals and enhance bilateral cooperation in healthcare.
Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople announced the signing, stating that the Singaporean government specifically reached out for additional Filipino health workers due to their impressive performance during the pandemic.
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