KABAYAN Partylist Rep. Ron P. Salo joins the OFW community in commending the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), under the leadership of officer-in-charge USec. Hans Cacdac, and under the guidance of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., for successfully facilitating the initial releases of unpaid wages and benefits to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia who were retrenched in 2015.
As of 6 February 2024, at least 843 checks amounting to ₱691.45 million have been cleared by Landbank, providing long overdue relief to the affected OFWs and their families.
“The DMW has worked their fingers to the bone to achieve this milestone. I wish to commend and thank OIC USec. Cacdac, as well as the late DMW Secretary Ople, for their dedication in resolving the labor claims of OFWs in Saudi Arabia through numerous bilateral talks and going through the meticulous process of collating every detail to ensure the rightful claim of each OFW,” says Salo.
Rep. Salo extends his deepest gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his unwavering support and commitment to the welfare of OFWs worldwide.
“We are thankful to President Marcos for his dedication in serving and safeguarding the rights and well-being of OFWs and their families. His strong international and diplomatic relations with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad Bin Salman led to the swift resolution of the matter and the release of pending salaries, wages and end-of-service benefits,” declares Salo.
Rep. Salo expresses his gratitude to the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, the Overseas Welfare Workers Association (OWWA) and to all government officials who played integral roles in achieving this accomplishment.
Further, Rep. Salo extends his gratitude to the Saudi Arabian government for being true to their word, and valuing the services of our OFWs by providing the appropriate compensation. OIC USec. Cacdac reaffirmed the DMW’s commitment in providing continuous coordination and assistance to the claimants in receiving their checks, ensuring a smooth process.
In line with this commitment, OIC USec. Cacdac will personally visit the Saudi Ministry of Labor in the coming week to discuss further measures to expedite the release of checks for claimants awaiting payment.
For OFWs who have yet to receive their checks, the DMW urges continued coordination and communication with their respective channels. Rest assured, the DMW stands ready to assist and ensure that every OFW receives the support they need during these challenging times.
The Department of Migrant Workers may be reached at 0920-5171059 or email saudiclaims@dmw.gov.ph.
