President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has praised the efforts of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for their role in painting a positive image of the Philippines. Speaking to members of the Filipino community in Zurich, Switzerland, Marcos acknowledged the sacrifices and hard work of OFWs, noting that their remittances have been a significant contributor to the Philippine economy. He also thanked the OFWs for their contributions to the development of the Philippines and assured them that the government will continue to provide assistance to them through the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
“Napakaganda ang kanilang tingin dahil sa mga Pinoy. Ito ay dahil sa inyo, dahil sa inyong mga magandang ginagawa. Pinapaganda ninyo ang imahe ng Pilipinas sa buong mundo… Ang sisipag, kaya talagang bilib silang lahat,” said Marcos when he met the Filipino community in Zurich, Switzerland.
Marcos highlighted the importance of OFWs in burnishing the image of the Philippines to the whole world, noting their industriousness and sacrifices.
He said that OFWs deserve praise and recognition for their role in helping the country, and that their role is crucial in putting the image of Filipinos in a good light to the whole world.
“Itong department (DMW) na ito ay walang gagawin kundi intindihin ang kalagayan ng ating mga OFW na alam kong nagsisikap at kung minsan ay nangangailangan ng tulong,” Marcos said.
“Dapat malaman ninyo kung gaano kahalaga ang ginagampanan ninyong tulong dito sa ating bansa. Kaya kailangan ko na rin sigurong dagdagan ang pasasalamat ko, hindi lang sa inyong ginagawa, ngunit sa inyong tuluyang pagpaganda ng tingin ng buong mundo sa Pilipino,” he added
The President also expressed his satisfaction with his and his official delegation’s participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF). He held a series of business meetings on the sidelines of the international forum and met with potential investors. He said that the Philippines is gradually reopening its economy and is gradually participating in the global economy, hence the need to reintroduce the country to the world. He noted that he met with potential investors and that the delegation was satisfied with the outcome of their participation in WEF.
“Tayo naman sa Pilipinas ay dahan-dahan nating binubuksan ang ating ekonomiya. Dahan-dahan tayo ay lumalahok muli sa tinatawag na global economy. Kaya’t kailangan, magpakilala tayong muli. We are satisfied that we were able to do most, if not all of the things that we wanted to do while we were here,” said Marcos.
