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| Beneficiaries pose at the Pasay Astrodome |
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) distributed almost Php15 million in AKSYON Fund Assistance to 279 OFWs and their families in three separate events last Sept. 14 as part of the Handog ng Pangulo (HNP) ceremonies marking President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s birthday, the DMW has reported.
They are the latest of the more than 200,000 beneficiaries
of the Aksyon (Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFW na Nangangailangan)
Fund, a special state fund that has distributed PhP2.83 billion for urgent
legal, medical, and financial aid to distressed overseas Filipino workers and
their families.
The biggest chunk of the day’s aid was the P10 million given
to 200 OFWs and their families during ceremonoes held at the Pasay City Astrodome.
"I never expected that there would be a program like
this to help OFWs. I thought I would just go back to the Philippines with no
other help to receive. That is why I am so grateful to DMW for its tireless
service and concern for our OFWs," said Jessica B. Gajes from Saudi
Arabia.
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DMW Undersecretary Bernard P. Olalia and Assistant Secretary
Francis Ron De Guzman, together with DMW-NCR Regional Director Ace Falconi
Millar, led the distribution of assistance.
“Our assistance and support to our New Heroes does not end
with the distribution of the AKSYON Fund. We are here with our partner agencies
to provide comprehensive assistance and services as directed by our President
Bongbong Marcos," Olalia stated.
In Batangas City, the DMW distributed ₱4.075 million of AKSYON
Fund assistance to 66 OFWs and their families at the Batangas Provincial
Capitol.
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DMW Assistant Secretary Violeta D. Illescas, in partnership
with the Provincial Government of Batangas, led the distribution of assistance to
46 beneficiaries who received ₱50,000, nine who received ₱75,000, and 11 who received
₱100,000.
"The AKSYON Fund and the services we provided today are
direct assistance so that our OFWs can get back on their feet and feel that the
government is always focused on their welfare," said Illescas.
DMW also provided direct assistance to 15 clients through
its Service Desk for legal assistance, livelihood applications, and online
concerns. The agency also participated in the off-site Job Fair at Robinsons
Place Lipa, in partnership with recruitment agencies such as 21st Century
Manpower Resources Inc. and Maersk-Philippines Crewing Inc.
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At the Muntinlupa Sports Complex, Brgy. Tunasan, Muntinlupa
City, DMW and the municipal government distributed PHP875,000 in AKSYON Fund to
13 OFWs and their families.
Aside from the 13 AKSYON Fund beneficiaries who attended in
person, there are an additional 24 beneficiaries who can collect their
assistance at the DMW-NCR Regional Office.
Muntinlupa City Mayor Rufino "Ruffy" Biazon and Muntinlupa Lone District Rep. Jaime "Jimmy" Fresnedi led the activity, while Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida represented President Marcos Jr.
In his speech, Sec. Vida urged Muntinlupa residents to take
advantage of the government services: "I encourage our countrymen to take
advantage of the services available here today, learn about the benefits that
can be used, use this opportunity to help your families, jobs, and future"
One of the recipients was Josephine Y. Martires, 50 years
old, sister of a deceased OFW from the United Arab Emirates: "First of
all, I am grateful to everyone who helped us, to DMW. Second, thank you to
PBBM. Thank you very much and belated happy birthday."
The assistance available through AKSYON Fund include legal
help for employer disputes or cases. medical
care and emergency hospital treatments, emergency repatriation and transport
back home, financial cash grants for
economic relief, burial and shipment of human remains.
Needy OFWs must submit their applications within one year of
arrival directly at DMW central or regional offices.
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