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MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) joined the miting de avance of presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and vice-presidential candidate Sara Duterte through zoom and live at the Hilton Hotel here on Friday, coming from different time zones around the world.

If elected in next month’s elections, the BBM-Sara team underlined their promise to build a government that is truly responsive to the interests of the people, including OFWs.

Over ten million Filipinos live in other countries. Approximately 1.7 million OFWs are registered voters who will participate in absentee voting beginning April 10.

Duterte praised Filipino migrant workers for their hard work and sacrifices in her speech.

“Saludo ako sa mga OFW,” Duterte added, “dahil ginagawa ninyo ang isang bagay na hindi ko kayang gawin – ang iwanan ang pamilya, ang mga anak, lumayo at magtrabaho sa ibang bansa, para mabigyan sila ng magand

“Bilib ako sa tapang nga mga OFWs,” she added. Hinaharap ninyo sa inyong trabaho ang lahat ng uri ng panganib. Tinitiis ang hirap ninyo. Lungkot ang balewala sa inyo. At tuloy lang ang trabaho kahit na may sakit. Halos walang day-off, walang pahinga. At ito ginagawa ninyo hindi sa inyong mga sarili, kundi sa inyong mga pamilya.”

OFWs are the “most unselfish people among all Filipino workers,” according to Duterte, who emphasized their sacrifices for the sake of their own families.

“Hindi ay may ganyang tapang sa lahat ng tao.” May ganyang paninindigan ay lahat ng tao. May ganyang lakas ng loob ay lahat ng tao. She stated, “Hindi lahat ng tao ay handang magsakripisyo para sa kanilang mga pamilya.”

She also emphasized the contribution of OFWs to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) through remittances, which help to increase the Philippine peso’s value and raise the standard of life for Filipino families by increasing their purchasing power.

Uniteam’s dedication

OFWs should be recognized by the government, according to Duterte, and the entire UniTeam ticket will support their hopes and dreams for themselves and their families.

“Alam namin ang inyong paghihirap at mga sakripisyo,” says the speaker. Ang inyong mga pangarap, ang inyong mga ipinaglalaban, alam namin. Ang inyong mga panawagan namin naririnig. She explained, “Ang mga ito ay aming dadalhin sa aming paglilingkod sa ating mahal na bayan.”

She emphasized the importance of her father, President Rodrigo Duterte’s, legacy policies, which include a long list of programs for OFWs and their families.

President Duterte signed Republic Act 11641, popularly known as “An Act Creating the Department of Migrant Workers,” in December of last year, with the goal of improving cooperation among OFW-related groups.

“We look forward to the Department of Migrant Workers becoming functioning,” Duterte stated. “Magsisikap kami na may mas madagdagan pa ang mga OFWs one-stop-shop Service Centers sa buong bansa; palalawakin natin ang mga livelihood programs para sa mga OFWs at sa kanilang pamilya katulad ng “Balik Pinas, Balik Hanapbuhay” Program at Livelihood Development Assistance Program

She also emphasized the necessity of livelihood, education, unity, and peace – the UniTeam’s campaign battle cry.

Duterte expressed gratitude to all OFWs and pledged to defend and safeguard their safety by strengthening consulates and embassies to ensure that migrant workers receive the proper benefits from their employers and are protected from abuse.

“Dahil ramdam ng UniTeam ang inyong mga suliranin, pangangailangan at damdamin, makaka-asa ang lahat ng OFWs na kaagapay ninyo sa pagsulong ng inyong mga karapatan at tagumpay kami sa pagsulong ng inyong mga karapatan at tag She said, “Upang mapadali ang katuparan ng inyong pangarap at ng inyong mga pamiliya na darating ang araw na kayo/tayo magkakawalay pang muli.”

Uniteam senatorial bets Mark Villar, Sherwin Gatchalian, Robin Padilla, Jinggoy Estrada, Rodante Marcoleta, Gringo Honasan, Larry Gadon, Harry Roque, Migz Zubiri, Herbert Bautista, and Gilbert Teodoro also attended the miting de avance.

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