THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) yesterday called on all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families to participate in the week-long celebration of the 30th Migrant Workers’ Day this week.
Migrant Workers Day is held every June 7 to recognize the invaluable contributions of all OFWs.
The DMW said it is hoping that OFWs and their families will take part in the event aiming to honor modern-day heroes.
“We encourage the public, especially the OFWs and their families, to take part in this celebration and access the free services offered throughout the week,” said the DMW.
The Department said activities throughout the week include the ribbon-cutting of the 30-year milestones photo exhibit on labor migration governance, the launch of the National Reintegration Network Serbisyo Fair, and the Balikbayan Bazaar.
The DMW is also assisting 100 beneficiaries of the Livelihood Program for OFW Reintegration (LPOR), and will conduct an on-the-spot poster-making contest for the OFW Children’s Club.
There will also be health and wellness activities, and entertainment for OFWs and their families during the week-long celebration at the DMW central office in Mandaluyong City.
The DMW said all its regional offices and Migrant Workers Offices (MWOs) will hold activities for OFWs and their families during the celebration.
On June 7, which is the actual Migrant Workers’ Day, activities will include the groundbreaking of the new DMW central office, the signing of a Joint Memorandum Circular establishing the National Reintegration Network, and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commission on Human Rights.
