ZAMBOANGA
CITY, June 5 - - The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is gearing
up for the celebration of the Migrant Workers’ Day on Thursday, June 7, 2012, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Western
Mindanao State University (WMSU) Gymnasium.
With
the theme “Serbisyo at Oportunidad Para sa OFW at Pamilya,” the celebration
will highlight the respective roles of OWWA’s partners in the government and
private sector on the promotion of the well-being and protection of the
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
A
One-Stop-Shop & Job Fair is set up to bring an array of membership and
employment facilitation and other services.
“On
June 7, we will be bringing closer to the people the various services catering
to the needs of OWWA clientele,” OWWA Regional Director Hassan Jumdain said.
The
One-Stop-Shop will be composed of officers and representatives of the
Department of Foreign Affairs (for passport application); National Statistics
Office (for birth & marriage certificates); Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (for National Certificate application); Social Security
System (for social security membership); Philippine Health Insurance
Corporation (for medical security membership); Home Development Mutual
Fund/PAG-IBIG (for shelter security membership).
Aside
from the services clinics of these agencies, banking institutions like Bank of
the Philippine Islands (BPI), Banco De Oro (BDO) and Land Bank of the
Philippines (LBP) shall provide easier access to loans, insurance and
investment opportunities thus encouraging OFWs and their families to manage
their finances through savings and investment.
“The
event will also serve as a venue where our agency as well as institutional and
social partners can express gratitude to all OFWs and their families,” Jumdain
added.
On
the other hand, Globe Telecom will provide a “Libreng Tawag” to families of
OFWs who want to communicate with their loved-ones abroad.
The
Job fair will be participated in by Licensed Recruitment Agencies accredited by
the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) which will offer
employment opportunities to all jobseekers. (MJRA/OWWA9/PIA9/alt)