Aid for distressed OFWs increased

By Aric John Sy Cua

Aug 16, 2024 12:02 am

(UPDATES) THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Wednesday that distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can now get bigger financial assistance through the Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFWs na Nangangailangan (Aksyon) fund.

A department order signed by Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said needy OFWs and their next of kin can receive P50,000 to P100,000 cash aid from the agency.

Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac . PHOTO by MARK JOSEPH BARNEDO

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