Filipina in Bangkok surprised by music icon Gary Valenciano in a digital concert for-a-cause

Jay Lyn Roma, an overseas Filipino in Bangkok, Thailand, had the surprise of her life when she unknowingly went on a video call with one of the Philippine music greats, Gary Valenciano. This was broadcasted as part of the latter’s digital concert “FAITH, HOPE, LOVE” for the benefit of Pantawid Ng Pag-ibig – ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc. (ALKFI)’s fundraiser that ensures food is brought to the urban poor families in the country affected by COVID-19.

“I am excited because this is the first time I am going to do something like this,” says Valenciano as he introduced the concept brought about by his wish to give honor to the unsung heroes that have risen above their personal ordeals during the pandemic. He continued: “Together with TFC, we decided to do a call to meet people I’ve never met before from three different places around the world. I think some of you will be very proud that despite not being here (in the Philippines), they are still very Filipino by heart.”

Hospital dedicated to OF workers soon starts construction

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Friday, February 21, that the construction of the hospital catering overseas Filipino workers will soon commence and is expected to be completed by May of 2021.

Signed the deal were Pampanga Governor Dennis Pineda, Department of Health (DoH) Undersecretary Dr. Lilibeth David, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) Chairperson Andrea Domingo and Atty. Ellan Mark Pailan of Bloomberry Cultural Foundation.

Community site na “Lingkod Kabayan” pag-uugnayin ang mga OFs sa Middle East

Makakuha ng wastong impormasyon at makisalamuha sa mga kapwa overseas Filipinos, bisitahin ang Lingkod Kabayan (me.mytfc.com)

Kailan lamang ay madalas na mapabalita ang tungkol sa ilang mga kinakaharap na pagsubok ng mga overseas Filipinos sa Middle East. Isa na ang repatriation, na ayon sa report ng ABS-CBN News, ilang libong mga overseas Filipinos ang bumalik sa bansa matapos maapektuhan ng Saudization at tinanggap ang amnestiya dahil sa mga paso na nilang mga dokyumento.