By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The Senate has approved the Department of Migrant Workers’ (DMW) proposed P8.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2025.
During the Senate Committee on Finance’s budget hearing, it was confirmed that P8.5 billion has been allocated to the DMW under the 2025 National Expenditure Program.
“This budget will sustain our efforts to strengthen the protection of migrant workers’ rights, promote their welfare, and enhance their capacity for economic self-reliance, improving the quality of life for their families,” said DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac.
Additionally, the DMW announced plans to establish more migrant workers’ offices in the following locations:
– Abuja, Nigeria
– Bern, Switzerland
– Pretoria, South Africa
– Ankara, Turkey
– Oslo, Norway
– Warsaw, Poland
Committee Chair Joel Villanueva approved the proposal for submission to plenary debates.
“It’s important that we discuss the DMW’s budget and see how we can further improve services for our fellow citizens,” Villanueva stated.
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