07/05/2026
𝗠𝗢𝗟𝗘, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗕𝗪𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Gathering returning overseas Bangsamoro workers (OBWs), the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE), through its Overseas Workers Welfare Bureau (OWWB), reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the migrant workforce through a Regional Overseas Filipino Workers Convention on May 4, at the Mall of Alnor Convention Hall, in Cotabato City.
Under the theme “Mas Matatag na Trabaho at Kabuhayan, Mas Matatag na Bangsamorong OFW,” the event’s primary objective was to empower overseas workers by providing them with closer access to essential government services and welfare initiatives that respond to their needs.
In his message, Bangsamoro Director General Surab Abutazil, Jr. recognized OBWs for their resilience, describing them as the driving force of a progressive regional economy. He also acknowledged their sacrifices that directly contribute to the improved welfare of their families.
The activity also featured key partner agencies that ensure the comprehensive delivery of services. These included the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Pagtutulungan sa Kinabukasan: Ikaw, Bangko, Industriya, at Gobyerno (Pag-IBIG), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Kaagapay OFW Resource and Service Center, Inc., Overseas Workers Welfare Administration – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (OWWA-BARMM), and Social Security System (SSS).
OBWs also had the opportunity to exhibit their locally crafted goods outside the venue, serving as a testament to their entrepreneurial creativity.
The event concluded with the OBWs receiving free medicines, rice, and food packs, all of which were achieved through a partnership with Project Tulong Alay sa Bangsamorong Nangangailangan (TABANG) and BARMM-Bangsamoro Rapid Emergency Action on Disaster Incidence (BARMM-READi).
Ultimately, the event served as a successful avenue to honor the profound dedication and sacrifices of the OBWs. Moving forward, the MOLE aims to strengthen the foundation of a more resilient and empowered Bangsamoro migrant workforce.
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𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯 "𝖡𝖺𝗉𝖺 𝖬𝗎𝗌" 𝘎. 𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘢, 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘰.
