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Go calls for intensified gov’t support for OFWs amid Covid-19
Senator Bong Go urged the government to intensify support for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) seeking repatriation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
He highlighted the plight of an OFW in Saudi Arabia, Noly Garcia, who lacked assistance from employers and struggled to contact the Philippine embassy.
Go stressed that OFWs, considered modern-day heroes, deserve more attention and support, especially during crises.
He reiterated the President's commitment to welcoming back all Filipinos wishing to return home.
The senator emphasized the need for streamlined processes and better coordination among agencies like the DFA and OWWA to provide faster and more efficient services to OFWs.
Go also advocated for the creation of a dedicated Department of Overseas Filipinos to centralize and improve government response to OFW concerns.
He had previously filed Senate Bill No. 202, the Department of Overseas Filipinos Act of 2019, to create such a department.
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