00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. did not forget to visit our countrymen in Laos.
00:08Here, the President promised to continue to protect the health and safety of the OFWs along with their families.
00:18Clayzel Pardilla will return to the center of the news.
00:22R. Marcos Jr.
00:25Before joining the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Laos People's Democratic Republic,
00:34President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the Filipino community in Vientiane.
00:40This is the first time President Marcos visited his country.
00:45The Executive Board did not expect that there are many Filipinos in Laos who serve as teachers, engineers, hospitality workers, and other jobs.
00:57I was surprised. I said, no, we have a lot of Filipinos there.
01:01This is their job. This is what they do.
01:05Once again, I saw the proof that Filipinos, no matter where you put them, will become famous.
01:19We are so proud of all of you and for all the things you did.
01:23And for all the ways that you project the Philippines.
01:29There are more than 2,000 Filipinos in Laos.
01:32400 came to the event, including Aaron Inventor, a 10-year-old teacher in Laos.
01:39Aaron is happy with the time and opportunity given by the President for the Filipinos in Laos.
01:46This is so blessed for us. I've been here 22 years.
01:51It's always a joy for us Filipinos here to welcome them with open arms.
01:56It's a blessing for us to be able to fellowship with our President, BBM.
02:04President Marcos Jr. also helped overseas Filipino workers and Filipinos abroad.
02:13The establishment of the Department of Migrant Workers, which is focused on the welfare of OFWs,
02:20and the expansion of the DMW office, like the one being built in Southeast Asia, in Bangkok, Thailand.
02:27We continue to prioritize the OFWs so that we can protect your rights and welfare.
02:36We will ensure that your employment and basic human rights are respected all over the world.
02:43Contracts are reviewed and passed.
02:46The salary is guaranteed according to the laws of the host country and the Philippines.
02:52As a tribute to the Filipinos, the Filipino singer-songwriter Florante sang a song for our fellow Filipinos.
03:01The Filipino singer-songwriter Florante sang a song for our fellow Filipinos.
03:14To my beloved Filipinos here in Laos, may God bless you.
03:20May you continue your good deeds and your contribution to the Philippines.
03:27For everything you do, thank you very much.
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