DMW Distributes P4M Aid to 66 OFWs, Families in Batangas

MANILA, Philippines — Sixty-six overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families in Batangas received a total of P4.075 million in financial assistance, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). The assistance was distributed through the agency’s AKSYON Fund during the “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat” event at the Batangas Provincial Capitol. The AKSYON Fund is designed to assist OFWs who face hardships abroad, returning OFWs, and their families. This initiative is part of the DMW's broader efforts to address the various challenges encountered by OFWs, such as illegal termination, poor working conditions, or other emergencies. Remittances from OFWs are a crucial source of foreign exchange for the Philippine economy and a significant pillar supporting domestic growth. The dedication of these workers to provide for their families abroad is an indispensable element for Filipino society as a whole. Therefore, such support programs from the DMW are vital not only for stabilizing the lives of OFWs and their families but also for fostering an environment where they can continue to work abroad with peace of mind. This assistance is expected to help OFWs and their families in Batangas overcome temporary financial difficulties. The DMW has indicated its commitment to continuing support for OFWs and their families in the future.