DMW provides PHP1M aid to sick OFWs in Hong Kong
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) provided financial assistance totaling PHP1 million to sick overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong.
On Sunday, the DMW's Migrant Workers Office in Hong Kong released PHP949,136.47 to 12 OFWs suffering from serious illnesses such as breast and cervical cancer, lymphoma, and severe heart attacks.
Each beneficiary received PHP75,000 under the Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFWs na Nangangailangan (AKSYON) Fund, which also covers legal services, medical assistance, repatriation aid, and other interventions.
DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac highlighted this initiative as part of the government's ongoing efforts to provide immediate relief and support for distressed OFWs.
The DMW encourages OFWs in Hong Kong who need help to visit its office located on the 29th floor of the United Centre in Admiralty.
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