President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) of the government’s unwavering commitment to improve services that protect their welfare and ease their travel experience, whether they are leaving the country for work or returning home for vacation.

Speaking to members of the Filipino community in Osaka, President Marcos highlighted key initiatives aimed at making overseas employment safer and more dignified, while also providing sustainable reintegration options for OFWs who wish to return to the Philippines.

“Sinisiguro po ng ating gobyerno na may sapat na oportunidad na naghihintay para sa OFWs na gustong umuwi at tuluyan nang manirahan sa Pilipinas,” the President said.

To support the comfort and dignity of OFWs during travel, President Marcos cited improvements in airport services, particularly the establishment of the OFW Lounge exclusively for migrant workers.

“Kaya naman naglaan tayo ng OFW Lounge sa airport para may lugar kung saan puwedeng magpahinga,” the President said, noting that such spaces are intended to give OFWs the recognition and convenience they deserve.

Beyond facilities, President Marcos also pointed to the government’s efforts to forge stronger bilateral labor agreements with host countries to ensure safe, humane, and fair working conditions for Filipino workers.

“Masigasig din ang ating pakikipag-ugnayan sa iba’t ibang bansang tumatanggap ng ating manggagawa para makabuo ng bilateral labor agreement upang matiyak natin na ligtas at makatao ang trabaho, at nabibigyan ng pagkakataong umunlad ang ating mga kababayan,” the President said. l PND