Sen. Bong Go meets with OFW groups in London, cites welfare initiatives
MANILA, Philippines – Upon the invitation of the British Inter-Parliament Union, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go joined Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and Senator Grace Poe in representing the Philippine Senate during an official visit to the United Kingdom from October 16 to 18. The invitation was aimed at strengthening relations between the Philippine Senate and its parliament counterparts in UK through a series of dialogues to exchange best practices in policymaking while strengthening bilateral relations, fostering economic security, and exploring areas of cooperation between the two countries. Go, who is chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers and member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, also maximized the visit to highlight efforts in promoting the welfare of more than 200,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UK particularly the more or less 40,000 Filipino nurses working there. On October 19, after his official functions, Go was invited by OFW groups in the UK to a meet-and-greet at the Romulo Café & Restaurant in London. While witnessing the camaraderie of the Filipino community there, he provided tokens to the OFW leaders present. “Ikinagalak ko na makasama kayo ngayon. Kung anuman ang maitutulong ko, nandito po ako na handang magserbisyo sa inyo sa abot ng aking makakaya, ” Go said. “Actually, this is my first time to be here sa London, sa United Kingdom. Isinama po ako ni SP Migz Zubiri, we had a fruitful meeting with our counterparts sa parliament dito,” Go shared. “We had the opportunity to meet with the Speaker of the Lords and the Speaker of the Commons. At marami po kaming natutunan,” he shared. DMW for OFWs He took the opportunity to highlight the establishment of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), a significant stride when it comes to addressing the concerns of OFWs. “Gusto kong ibalita sa inyo na as one of the authors and co-sponsors ng Department of Migrant Workers Act, mayroon na po kayong departamento na nakatutok po sa inyo. Prayoridad ito ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte noong termino niya at naisabatas natin ito sa tulong ng aking mga kasamahan sa Senado at Kongreso,” he shared. Go was one of the authors and co-sponsors of the Senate version of Republic Act No. 11641, which created the DMW. ‘The law streamlined the organization and functions of all government agencies related to overseas employment and migration
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