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Learn more about the efforts of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to repatriate the remains of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who tragically lost their lives during the severe flooding in the UAE. The DMW, along with other agencies, is providing assistance to stranded OFWs and affected Filipinos.
Learn more about the DoLE’s initiative to support workers’ skills upgrade projects and enhance the overall transformative capacity of enterprises. Find out how the program aims to reduce vulnerability, improve productivity, and promote job preservation and generation. Read more about it here.
Learn more about Pag-IBIG Fund’s implementation of higher rates to provide better benefits for its members, including increased savings and cash loans. Discover how these changes aim to support Filipino workers in achieving comfortable and productive lives. Read more about it here.
Learn more about the efforts to ensure a smooth transition for senior high school students in state and local universities and colleges. Find out how education officials aim to prevent any displacement and financial burdens for these students.
Learn more about Manila City Hall’s distribution of Christmas gifts to residents and the measures taken to ensure safety and security during the holiday season. The city government of Manila has started distributing Christmas gift boxes to 695,000 households and 175,000 senior citizens in the city. Financial assistance is also being provided to senior citizens, solo parents, and persons with disabilities. In addition to the gift distribution, a Grand Bazaar will be held at the Mehan Garden from December 11 to January 1. The Manila Police will deploy officers to ensure safety and security during dawn masses, with a significant number of personnel assigned to major streets, transportation hubs, commercial areas, and other crowded places. To accommodate the influx of tourists, the city government will designate additional parking spaces in areas such as Divisoria, Quiapo, Rizal Ave., Blumentritt, Tutuban, and Recto. Public address systems have also been installed in Quiapo, Divisoria, and Blumentritt for easy reporting of any untoward incidents.
