00:00The remittances of migrant working Filipinos, all told, put in a record high of plus $38 billion into the economy last year,
00:08which was key in maintaining an over 6% GDP growth last year and over the last two decades.
00:15Hence, the best of them who've raised their families well and helped build the communities where they work
00:19receive their due honor from the president, which I detail in this report gathered by Kenneth Pashente.
00:25President Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr. recognized the heroism and resilience of the country's modern heroes,
00:33the overseas Filipino workers, or OFWs. This was during his attendance at the Bagong Bayani Awards 2025.
00:40The awardees were distinguished OFWs who demonstrated loyalty, integrity, excellence, and compassion in their professions and communities abroad.
00:47The president said he is proud of the contributions of OFWs, not only here in the Philippines, but also in the countries where they work.
00:55We still see the immense value that migrant workers have brought to their families and to our country.
01:01I am proud of the achievements that you have made.
01:04Binabati ko ang lahat ng mga Bagong Bayani Awardees ngayong taon.
01:09Kayo ang pinakamagandang larawan ng kasipagan at galing ng Pilipino.
01:15Tuwing may kausap akong tagaibang bansa, parating sinasabi sa akin ang husay ng mga Pilipino na nandun sa amin.
01:22Kaya maraming salamat sa inyong lahat sa pagbibigay karangalat sa ating bansa.
01:27Among the awards given to the distinguished OFWs were the Outstanding Employee Award, Community and Social Service Award, Culture and the Arts Award, Captain Gregorio S. Oka Achievement Award, and the Blas F. Ople Award.
01:40Three new categories were added this year.
01:42The Heroic Act Award, Successful Reintegration Award, and the Susan Tutz V. Ople Award as a recognition of stories that further demonstrate the courage and love of Filipinos for their families and country.
01:54In addition to recognition, the President also laid out government measures to support and assist OFWs.
02:00This includes promoting their protection and streamlining services for them.
02:03Medical services are also provided, such as the OFW Hospital and OA Pharmacy, along with strength and reintegration programs for returning OFWs.
02:12Sinusuportahan din ang ating DMW ang reintegrasyon ng ating returning OFWs sa pamamagitan ng start-up capital, financial literacy training, at livelihood support.
02:26Lahat ng ito ay upang masiguro na hindi masasayang ang inyong pinaghirapan at maging matagumpay ang inyong pag-uwi.
02:34The President added that the government seriously monitors the threat of human trafficking.
02:39He emphasized that from departure to return, the government is always ready to assist OFWs.
02:45Gagawin namin ang aming makakaya upang maprotektahan at masuportahan ang bawat Bagong Bayani.
02:52Since 1989, more than 1,700 OFWs have been recognized by the Bagong Bayani Foundation, Inc.
02:59in partnership with the Department of Migrant Workers and the Overseas Workers' Welfare Administration.
03:03Fashion.
