Marcos reaffirms support for OFW rights at Palace concert
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday vowed to continuously uphold the rights of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
He made this statement in a video message during the “Konsyerto sa Palasyo (KSP): Para sa Ating mga OFWs” at the Mabini Grounds in Malacañang, hosted by the Office of the President.
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“Isa kayo sa mga dahilan sa pag-unlad ng ating bayan. Patuloy ninyong ipinapamana sa mundo ang likas na galing, tatag, at sipag ng lahing Pilipino,” Marcos said, who is currently in Vatican City for Pope Francis’ funeral.
(You are one of the reasons for the progress of our nation. You continue to pass on to the world the inherent skill, resilience, and hard work of the Filipino people.)
“Sa katunayan, sa bawat bansang aking napupuntahan, laging may banyagang nagsasabi na ang gagaling ng mga Pinoy, at tuwing naririnig ko ‘yan, talagang tumataba ang puso ko,” he also said.
(In fact, in every country I visit, there is always a foreigner who says that Filipinos are very talented, and every time I hear that, my heart swells with pride.)
He further commended the OFWs who serve with “passionate hearts and genuine smiles.”
“Kayo ang patunay na ang mga Pilipino ay kayang-kayang makipagsabayan sa ibang lahi saan mang sulok ng mundo, dahil sa inyong disiplina, tapang, at malasakit sa bayan,” he said.
(You are proof that Filipinos can compete with other races anywhere in the world, because of your discipline, courage, and love for the country.)
“Makakaasa kayo na laging nandidito ang pamahalaan upang protektahan, alagaan, at itaguyod ang kapakanan ninyo at ng mga pamilya ninyo,” Marcos vowed.
(You can be assured that the government will always be here to protect, care for, and uphold the welfare of you and your families.)
He then expressed hope that the KSP could bring joy to the OFWs.
The KSP features homegrown Filipino artists from across the country — including Rap Cañedo, Marielle Montellano, Chito Ricafrenz, Winchester Lopez, Reuben Laurente, as well as musicians from the KSP Band and performers from Primedance Manila.
Various Cabinet Secretaries and officials also joined the event in the celebration of Filipino migrant workers.
