PHILIPPINES PROTEST OVERSEAS WORKERS WELFARE

Protesters call for improved government funding and services for overseas Filipino workers

epa11613200 Members of labor and workers rights organizations hold a rally outside the Philippine Congress in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 19 September 2024. The protesters called on legislators to ensure appropriate funding from the Philippines' national budget for the year 2025 to improve benefits for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and increase protection against exploitation, human trafficking, and discrimination. Overseas Filipino workers contribute significantly to the Philippine economy, with remittances worth 239 billion pesos (3.86 billion euros) in the year 2023 based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority.  EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA

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