Promise 76: Enforce State Policy of not pursuing overseas employment as development strategy
Posted at 07/25/2010 1:16 AM | Updated as of 07/18/2012 2:57 PM
An Aquino Government will uphold the State’s Policy of not pursuing overseas employment as a development strategy and establish concrete policies and steps towards more sustainable alternatives.
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Promise 77: Prioritize the protection of overseas Filipino workers and their families
Posted at 07/25/2010 1:17 AM | Updated as of 07/18/2012 2:41 PM
Implement policies to establish a higher standard of protection and promote the empowerment of migrants and their families.
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Promise 78: One-stop shop for overseas workers
Posted at 07/25/2010 1:18 AM | Updated as of 07/18/2012 2:45 PM
Create an efficient “one-stop shop” for processing applications for overseas work and seeking redress for grievances.
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Promise 79: Review the budget of the OWWA
Posted at 07/25/2010 1:19 AM | Updated as of 07/18/2012 5:19 PM
Audit the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration to rationalize the management of its funds, in terms of the benefits provided as well as how the funds are invested.
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Promise 80: Improve OFW services in Philippine foreign posts
Posted at 07/25/2010 1:20 AM | Updated as of 07/18/2012 2:55 PM
Transform Philippine embassies, consular offices and Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs) into centers of care and service for overseas workers.
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Promise 81: Invest in training and upgrading of skills of OFWs
Posted at 07/25/2010 1:21 AM | Updated as of 07/19/2012 12:38 PM
Invest in training and upgrading the skills of our overseas workers.
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Promise 82: Protect OFWs from fixers, scammers, and traffickers
Posted at 07/25/2010 1:22 AM | Updated as of 07/19/2012 1:04 PM
Pursue and prosecute those engaging in illegal and predatory activities, including fixers, scammers and especially traffickers that target women and children.
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Promise 83: Address OFWs financial and social problems
Posted at 07/25/2010 1:23 AM | Updated as of 07/19/2012 2:38 PM
Assist OFWs in achieving financial stability that also contributes to the Philippines’ development through training, investment and savings programs.
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Promise 84: Global trading master plan to benefit OFWs
Posted at 07/25/2010 1:24 AM | Updated as of 07/26/2010 6:59 PM
Complete a global trading master plan that aims to establish worldwide trading posts that rely on the labor, knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
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Promise 85: Engage the participation of the migrant sector and civil society in governance
Posted at 07/25/2010 1:25 AM | Updated as of 07/26/2010 6:59 PM
Involve civil society and migrants themselves in developing, implementing and reviewing policies and programs related to the migrant sector.
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