00:00Before joining the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Laos People's Democratic Republic,
00:11President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. first visited the Filipino community in Vientiane.
00:17This was President Marcos' first visit to the country.
00:21President Marcos did not expect that there are so many Filipinos in Laos serving as teachers, engineers, hospitality workers, and other jobs.
00:33I was surprised. I said, no, we have a lot of Filipinos there.
00:38This is their job. This is what they do.
00:42Once again, I saw the proof that Filipinos, no matter where you put them, will be famous.
00:56We are so proud of all of you, and for all the things you do, and for all the ways that you project the Philippines.
01:06There are 2,000 Filipinos in Laos.
01:09400 came to the event, including Aaron Inventor, a 10-year-old teacher in Laos.
01:15Aaron is happy with the time and opportunity given by the President for the Filipinos in Laos.
01:22It's a blessing for us. I've been here 22 years.
01:27It's always a joy for us to feel calm here, to welcome them with open arms.
01:32They are all welcomed here. It's a blessing for us to be able to fellowship with our President, BPM.
01:41President Marcos Jr. also helped overseas Filipino workers and Filipinos abroad.
01:49The Department of Migrant Workers, which is based in Kapakanan by the OFWs,
01:56and the increase of the DMW office, like the one being built in Southeast Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, proves this.
02:03We continue to prioritize the OFWs so that we can protect your rights and rights.
02:13We will ensure that your employment and basic human rights are respected all over the world.
02:20Contracts and contracts are reviewed.
02:23The salary is guaranteed according to the laws of the host country and the Philippines.
02:29As a blessing for the Filipinos, the Filipino singer-songwriter, Florante, sang a song for our fellow Filipinos.
02:44To my beloved Filipinos here in Laos, may God bless you.
02:51May you continue your good deeds and give glory to the Philippines.
02:58Thank you very much for everything you do.
03:03Kalei Zalpardiliak for Papansang TV.
03:07Kalei Zalpardiliak for Papansang TV in the new Philippines.
