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| Top Consulate officials handed out the cash awards to 42 needy OFWs |
The Migrant Workers Office Hong Kong has distributed a total of Php2.7 million in financial aid to 42 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) through the Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFWs na Nangangailangan (Aksyon) Fund.
The mass handing out of the cash awards to mostly sick OFWs was held on Sunday, Apr 26, at the OFW Global Center with Consul General Romulo Israel, Jr. and Labor Attache Cesar Chavez, Jr. leading the distribution.
A total of 24 beneficiaries, mostly suffering from critical illness like cancer, each received the HK dollar equivalent of Php75,000 while 18 others who were facing less severe ailments or labor-related hardship received the HK dollar equivalent of Php50,000.
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Labatt Chavez said the financial aid reflects the commitment of MWO Hong Kong to respond to the welfare needs of OFWs in Hong Kong.
He said his office is committed to update its processes so Aksyon Fund applicants who are able to submit complete documents can receive their cash aid within the same day.
He also announced the implementation of a queuing system at MWO, and the introduction of the online contract verification system starting on April 30.
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| Labatt Chavez pledges same-day release of Aksyon Fund if documents are in order |
ConGen Israel for his part affirmed the Consulate’s commitment together with MWO and other attached agencies to provide efficient delivery of services to all Filipinos in Hong Kong.
Also present at the ceremony were Deputy Consul General Von Ryan Ferrera, Vice Consul David Paje, Assistant Labor Attache Karen Arlan, Social Welfare Attache Rem Marcelino and OWWA Welfare Officer Marilou Sumalinog.
The Department of Migrant Workers through the Aksyon Fund, provides various forms of assistance to OFWs including legal, repatriation, shipment of remains, and other analogous intervention to protect the rights and promote the welfare of Filipino migrant workers.
OFWs who wish to seek assistance through the Fund may go to MWO Hong Kong on the 29th floor of United Centre in Admiralty for guidance on the application process.
