OFW Party List Rep. Marissa “Del Mar” Magsino lauded the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Manila International Airport Authority of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on the soft opening of the OFW Lounge at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1.
After the inspection of House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez last January 14, 2024, the OWWA proceeded with the soft opening of the OFW Lounge after months of renovations and preparations.
During the budget deliberations at the House of Representatives last September 2023, OFW Party List Rep. Marissa “Del Mar” Magsino urged the DOTr to put up OFW lounges in international airports. She also filed House Resolution 1305 to seek an inquiry on the establishment of OFW lounges.
“The OFW Party List has been closely working with OWWA, DMW, MIAA, and DOTr on the establishment of OFW Lounges in our international airports, particularly in NAIA Terminals 1 and 3. During the inspection conducted by the OFW Party List, OWWA, and MIAA last October 11, 2023 and November 30, 2023, we saw the exhaustive preparations at the proposed lounge in NAIA Terminal 1 to make it equipped with essential amenities such as refreshments, Wi-Fi connectivity for communication and information gathering purposes, battery charging docks and power outlets, and paging system. I sincerely thank all the stakeholders for their aggressive push to make the OFW Lounge a reality as our OFWs deserve a place where they can find solace and convenience amidst their demanding journeys,” said Rep. Marissa “Del Mar” Magsino.
DOTr through MIAA also designated a 270-square meter OFW lounge in NAIA Terminal 3 and this is already being developed in coordination with OWWA and DMW.
