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An agreement between ASEAN countries which took 10 years to finalize has been signed by the leaders at the closing day of the ASEAN Summit hosted by the Philippines..
As expected, at least 212,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will benefit from a landmark pact signed by the 10 heads of state.
Under the Asean Consensus on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers, Asean governments vowed to guarantee fair treatment and protection against abuse of migrant workers from neighboring countries.
The agreement was signed by leaders of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.
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The Asean consensus “establishes a framework for cooperation” in the region to safeguard the welfare of migrant workers, said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).


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