{"id":124796,"date":"2017-10-18T21:55:12","date_gmt":"2017-10-19T01:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=124796"},"modified":"2017-10-18T21:55:12","modified_gmt":"2017-10-19T01:55:12","slug":"pres-duterte-commits-to-improve-ph-for-ofws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/10\/18\/pres-duterte-commits-to-improve-ph-for-ofws\/","title":{"rendered":"Pres. Duterte commits to improve PH for OFWs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FILE: \u201cThe only way, the most direct way of helping you is to improve the Philippines,\u201d the President said in his speech. (ALBERT ALCAIN\/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\u2014\u00a0President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, October 18, reiterated his pledge to improve the Philippine economy in a bid to help Filipinos working abroad and their families.<\/span><\/p>\n

The President graced the 7th anniversary of the Buhay OFW at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, where he recognized the sacrifice of overseas Filipino workers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe only way, the most direct way of helping you is to improve the Philippines,\u201d the President said in his speech.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou are out of the country because you want a more gainful employment. Not an excessive one but mas mataas, a higher rate and perhaps, the quality of service,\u201d he added.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Chief Executive cited the need to improve the economy in order to give justice to the hardworking OFWs.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to improve the economy. To do justice to the sweat of people outside, rich or poor, that their families here are protected,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWala naman silang ibang hinihingi. They are not asking for anything else from the government. As a matter of fact, they are the ones remitting money to the government,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n

The President also discussed the problem of illegal recruitment and described such practices as “pure oppression.”<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, President Duterte said he has been declaring war against drugs and illegal recruiters.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou know, if you try to bring the worst in me as a human being, try these crimes and you would really see the worst person in this planet. And I like it. Being the worst person. Because I\u2026 just stated incessantly by Marissa, that\u2019s really pure oppression,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Chief Executive also touted the polices implemented by his administration aimed at easing the burden of OFWs.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Noon<\/span><\/em>, sa Immigration,\u00a0matagal ang proseso kasi marami pang kinukutso-kutso ka<\/em>\u00a0— left and right. I think, in my time, there is none,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

During his speech, President Duterte also expressed his gratitude to the private sector for its assistance to the government with regard to the troubles faced by Filipinos working abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAgain, I thank the private sector, especially the Buhay OFW, for working closely with the government in this endeavor,” he said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Human trafficking is a serious problem that transcends borders. Therefore we all have a responsibility in making sure that this battle is won,\u201d he added.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The President said the government and the private sector would work together to improve the lives of OFWs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During the event, the President also witnessed the launching of Buhay OFW TV’s Anti-Trafficking OFW Movement (ATOM), which seeks to create awareness and to prevent Filipinos from falling prey to human trafficking<\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0(PND)<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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