Reelectionist Senator Bong Revilla receives a heat welcome from OFWs in Singapore. Photograph taken by Daniel Generaga
A sea of cheers, heat embraces, and excited smiles crammed the streets of Singapore when reelectionist Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. visited Abroad Filipino Employees (OFWs) within the Lion Metropolis on Saturday, March 8.
He checked on the welfare of OFWs and mentioned his legislative initiatives and advocacies.
OFWs swarmed the seasoned lawmaker, keen to fulfill him, shake his hand, hug him, and specific their gratitude for his go to and unwavering help for them. Even with such restricted time, Revilla took a second to have interaction with the Filipinos in Singapore.
“The sacrifices of our OFWs are immeasurable, and their exhausting work fuels our nation’s progress— they’re certainly our fashionable heroes,” he stated.
“Narito tayo hindi lang upang makasama sila kundi upang mas mapakinggan pa ang kanilang pangangailangan at tiyakin na could kaagapay silang gobyerno,” he added.
(We’re right here not simply to be with them, however to hear extra intently to their wants and be certain that they’ve a authorities that helps them.)
Reelectionist Senator Bong Revilla receives a heat welcome from OFWs in Singapore. Photograph taken by Daniel Generaga.
Revilla additionally sat down with the leaders of Filipino organizations to seek the advice of them and share updates on his work within the Senate.
He mentioned how the legal guidelines he authored have benefited strange Filipinos, such because the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act (Republic Act 11997), Anti-No Allow, No Examination Coverage Act (RA 11984), Free School Entrance Examination Act (RA 12006), Expanded Centenarians Act (RA 11982), and the Everlasting Validity of the Certificates of Stay Beginning, Demise, and Marriage Act (RA 11909).
He additionally shared how he continued to advocate for the rights and welfare of OFWs.
He’s the creator of the Migrant and Abroad Filipinos Act of 2009 or RA 10002, which supplies extra safety to OFWs in addition to RA 11641 which created the Division of Migrant Employees.
Revilla additionally mentioned his plan to push for extra insurance policies that may uplift Filipinos at house and overseas.
He filed Senate Invoice (SB) 1512 or the Bagong Bayani Ward Invoice, which seeks to make sure that authorities hospitals will all the time have a devoted ward for OFWs.
Highlighting the significance of OFW remittances for his or her households and the Philippine financial system, he additionally authored SB 985 which seeks to present safety to OFWs in order that they won’t fall prey to abuses.
With SB 265 or the Abroad Filipino Employees Credit score Help Invoice, Revilla pushes to alleviate the monetary pressure on OFWs. The invoice seeks to provide credit score help at a most well-liked fee of no more than 6 % each year, which shall be payable inside 12 to 24 months.
In the meantime, Revilla’s SB 1280 goals to require the Philippine Well being Insurance coverage Company to cowl diagnostic, laboratory, and different examination providers which are required for the employment of OFWs.
Revilla additionally held an impromptu meet-and-greet session with Filipinos in Fortunate Plaza Mall on Orchard Street. They eagerly gathered to warmly welcome him and specific their appreciation for his work.
The “Aksyon sa Tunay na Buhay” public servant took the chance to take heed to their tales, reply to their issues, and share his message of unity and hope.
“Napakasarap sa pakiramdam na madama ang pagmamahal at suporta ng ating mga kababayan dito sa Singapore. Lalo nitong pinatatatag ang aking paninindigan na patuloy na pagsilbihan at ipaglaban ang kapakanan ng ating mga kababayan, saan mang panig ng mundo,” Revilla stated.
(It feels extremely heartwarming to expertise the love and help of our fellow Filipinos right here in Singapore. This strengthens my dedication to proceed serving and preventing for the welfare of our countrymen, regardless of the place they’re on this planet.)
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As he bid his Kababayans goodbye, Revilla expressed his deep gratitude for the nice and cozy welcome and warranted OFWs that their struggles and triumphs would all the time be on the forefront of his legislative priorities.
