Sen. Ejercito pushes for more DMW funding for OFW aid

Senator JV Ejercito is advocating for increased funding for the Department of Migrant Workers' (DMW) programs to ensure Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) receive adequate and timely support.

Ejercito emphasized that OFWs, considered modern-day heroes, require consistent legal, medical, and welfare assistance.

He raised concerns during a budget hearing that the current aid often comes too late, when cases abroad are already advanced.

The senator urged officials to ensure the sustainability of the DMW's Aksyon Fund for early legal interventions.

Ejercito reiterated his support for sufficient funding for legal aid, hospitalization, repatriation, and other welfare services for migrant workers.

He also highlighted the importance of ongoing service projects like OFW hospitals, special airport lanes, and lounges.

Ejercito questioned the sufficiency of the P1 billion allocation for the Aksyon Fund and stated that funds would be increased if necessary to meet the needs of OFWs.