Protection of OFWS in Germany, Czech Republic assured
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ensures the protection of the overseas Filipino workers working in Germany and the Czech Republic.
In his departure speech at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City, Marcos wants to increase people-to-people exchange between the Philippines and the two European nations.
Marcos is expected to meet the Filipino community in the two countries to reaffirm the government’s commitment to their welfare and to harness their talents.
The President also wants to deepen the bilateral relations and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation with Germany and the Czech Republic.
Marcos said his visit to Berlin is upon the invitation of Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz while Czech Republic President Petr Pavel invited him to visit Prague.
“Building upon the visit of Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala in April 2023 and German Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in January this year, my visit marks a pivotal moment in our efforts to continuously deepen bilateral relations and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation with Germany and the Czech Republic and indeed the world,” Marcos said.
The Philippines and Germany will commemorate their 70th bilateral relations this year while the diplomatic relations with the Czech Republic, on the other hand, will commemorate its 50th anniversary since it was established in October 5, 1973.
Both Germany and Czech Republic serve as a second home to thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
“I look forward also to meeting with, of course, our kababayans in Berlin and Prague to reaffirm my commitment to their welfare and to explore ways of harnessing their talents for the betterment of our nation,” Marcos said.
“It is important that as we enhance our labor cooperation with these countries, our highest priority remains the protection of the rights and welfare of our overseas Filipino workers,” he added.
