00:00Jojo has worked in the Middle East as a steelman for over six years.
00:05This is his way to support the needs of his family, to include his children's education.
00:11It's hard. First of all, of course, you leave your family.
00:16You don't know what's going to happen when you leave.
00:20You don't know what's going to happen to their livelihood, their daily life.
00:26He said the programs for OFWs like him and a group representing them are also a big thing.
00:31All the aspects of the problems, all kinds of problems of OFWs,
00:38we have allies in Congress to bring their concerns.
00:45Jojo is only one of those repatriated OFWs who joined the OFW Love Day
00:51as part of the upcoming Valentine's Day celebration.
00:54OFW Love Day aims to recognize the dedication, sacrifice,
00:59and important contribution of the so-called heroes of the modern time, our brave OFWs.
01:05We helped our OFWs in repatriation, reintegration,
01:11in their medical, educational, and livelihood.
01:16Some former OFWs also shared their inspiring stories.
01:19I had a livelihood program. I was able to receive P20,000.
01:25I built a small massage clinic.
01:29Meanwhile, the group assured to provide help to the family of Ralph Anthony Bobiles,
01:34the missing Pinoy seafarer aboard the ship Prestige Ace
01:37that sailed from Veracruz, Mexico to Baltimore in America on December 5, 2024.
01:43They will also cooperate with the Department of Migrant Workers in resolving the case.
01:48We will cooperate with various government agencies
01:51so that we can investigate Bobiles' case for justice.
01:56We will provide financial assistance so that we can start again
02:01and resolve the case.
02:05The DMW has suspended the license of the mining agency, the Parola Maritime Agency,
02:11and is ordered to submit a full investigation report related to Bobiles' disappearance.
02:16The agency is also coordinating with the Department of Foreign Affairs to resolve the case.
02:21Bian Manalo, from the National TV Network, for a new and better Philippines.
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