Cayetano Calls for National Plan to Protect OFWs Amid Global Crisis

Cayetano calls for national plan to protect OFWs amid global crisis

SENATE Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano urged Malacañang to create a national contingency plan (NCP) to protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the impact of conflicts, such as the raging war in the Middle East.The Senate recently adopted Resolution 343, which Cayetano authored, calling on the Executive branch to develop an NCP to strengthen the country’s preparedness for major domestic and international crises.The Department of Foreign…

CAYETANO WANTS CRISIS PLAN FOR OFWS

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is pushing for the creation of a National Contingency Framework, warning that global conflicts and economic disruptions could put millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at risk. Cayetano raised the concern in Senate Resolution No. 343, which urges the Executive Branch to establish a national framework and develop a comprehensive National Contingencies Plan to strengthen the country’s preparedness …

Palace explains Marcos’ absence from airport welcome for repatriated Filipinos

Malacañang defended the absence of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport where government officials have been welcoming Filipinos returning home after being displaced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President has designated officials from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas …