00:00The approximately quarter of a million Filipino of W's in Taiwan have enjoyed a truly convenient working environment and decent pay
00:07Much of which is sent back to the country and helps keep the economy afloat
00:12Thus the government is sparing no effort or resource to get all of them back home safely
00:17Should a worst-case scenario unfold as we hear more from our Daniel Manalastas
00:24Senators want to make sure that the government is ready in case China does invade Taiwan
00:30which may affect many of our overseas Filipino workers
01:01Senator Joel Villanueva said the safety and security of our countrymen should be the top priority
01:09He urged the Department of Migrant Workers and the Department of Foreign Affairs to expand their protection for our kababayans in Taiwan
01:17We have a saying that it is better to prepare than to repair
01:22That is why we agree with the statements made by General Browner
01:27that we should be alert and prepared in case of an invasion of Taiwan
01:33We believe in the deep study and analysis of our General as the leader of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
01:42that there is a mandate to protect, take care, and protect our countrymen, our sovereignty, and our state
01:51Senator Bong Revilla echoed the statements by his fellow senators
01:55saying that the government should be ready for any eventuality
01:59and if repatriation is needed, then that's what the government should do
02:04Senate Minority Leader Koh Wibintel said the AFP chief should clarify why the Philippines is concerned with the China-Taiwan issue
02:13Daniel Manalastas from the National TV for a new and better Philippines
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