PBBM vows to boost quality of jobs in PH
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that the government is working to boost the quality of jobs in the Philippines so that time will come when Filipinos would no longer have to go abroad out of necessity.
During his meeting with the Filipino community in Washington, D.C. on Monday (local time), Marcos expressed gratitude to OFWs for “keeping the Philippines afloat” during the pandemic, as they contributed to the country’s economic growth through remittances.
“Noong pandemya ay ang bumuhay talaga sa ekonomiya ng Pilipinas ay mga OFW. At kaya’t… Kung hindi po sa inyo ay siguro mas mahirapan po na makabangon ang Pilipinas, kaya’t ulit maraming, maraming salamat sa inyo,” Marcos said.
In return, Marcos said the government will ensure the protection and welfare of OFWs.
“Ang aming isusukli po sa inyo ay lahat ng trabaho po namin para asikasuhin ang kalagayan ng lahat ng ating mga kababayan, hindi lamang sa Pilipinas kung hindi sa iba’t ibang lugar sa buong mundo,” he said.
The President also called on Filipino Americans to encourage their children and grandchildren to visit the Philippines and see for themselves the richness of Philippine culture and history.
“Let them see for themselves what the Philippines is about, what is our culture, what is our history. I’m sure the first and second and third generation Filipino-Americans are more than happy to learn about their proud Philippine ancestry. Sooner or later, we will be able to welcome you back home to the Philippines, especially those who have re-acquired their Filipino citizenship,” he said.
The Chief Executive also mentioned about his recent meeting with US President Joseph Biden, whom he thanked for accommodating Filipinos and providing opportunities for them to thrive.
“Kasama ko po ang ating mga miyembro ng Gabinete upang ipagtibay ang ating pagkakaibigan sa Amerika, United States at saka ng Pilipinas… Naging bahagi po sa usapan namin ay nagpasalamat naman ako sa kanila dahil sa dami ng Pilipino na nandito sa Amerika, na nandito sa US ay lahat naman naging maganda ang buhay at… tinanggap kaagad ng ating mga kaibigang taga-US,’ he said. Philippine News Agency
