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Sunday, February 18, 2018

Duterte, To Give Lands to OFWs From Kuwait who are Interested in Farming

Aside from the livelihood program of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for returning Overseas Filipino Workers from Kuwait, President Rodrigo Duterte said, the government is willing to give land to those who are interested in agriculture or to work in the farm.

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Duterte welcomed around 150 repatriated OFWs from Kuwait last February 13. He promised to OFWs from Kuwait who are affected by deployment ban that the government is looking for other job opportunities aside from the assistance that will be given to them.

OFWs returning from Kuwait receive financial assistance amounting to P5,000 each before they return to their home provinces. Aside from this, they will be given additional P20,000 aid for their livelihood.

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The President assured Filipino workers that the government has enough resources to cater their needs as they go home.

As of now, the government is looking for other countries who might hire foreign service workers from the Philippines. He said, for example, the China who is opening its door for Filipino workers, particularly English teachers.

Read: China In Need of 100,000 English Teachers With A Salary of P78,000 a Month!

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Japan is also another Asian destination for OFWs given its aging society.

The President predicting that in the next few years, Japan will require more caregivers and nurses.

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He added that the government will continue to encourage foreign business to invest in the country to create more local jobs.
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