RP Lawmakers Visit Greece, Meet Filcom Leaders
May 19th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Labor & Welfare, Other Stories
Ambassador Tiglao accompanied the visiting lawmakers to the Filipino Workers Resource Center (FWRC) in Ambelokipi. The lawmakers inspected the facilities at the FWRC and discussed the working conditions of the overseas Filipino workers in Greece, both land-based and sea-based, with the Ambassador and Labor Attaché George Eduvala.
After inspecting the FWRC, the lawmakers met with leaders of the Filipino community at a meeting organized by Ambassador Tiglao at the Philippine Embassy. At the meeting, Deputy Speaker del Mar lauded Ambassador Tiglao and the Philippine Embassy for their efforts in protecting and ensuring the welfare of overseas Filipinos in Greece.
The lawmakers also commended the overseas Filipino workers for their sacrifices in improving the lot of their families left in the Philippines. They assured the Filipino community leaders that they will endeavor to enact legislation that would be beneficial to OFWs, not only in Greece, but those in other parts of the world. An open forum followed the meeting where the lawmakers addressed the various concerns raised by the Filipino community leaders. Thereafter, the guests were treated to a buffet dinner consisting of pancit, bopis, longganiza, spring rolls, beef with broccoli, spare ribs, steamed rice, Greek salad, and fresh fruits. During their stay in Greece, the lawmakers were assisted by Philippine Embassy Administrative Officer Hermogenes Garcia, Labor Attaché Eduvala, Labor Administrative Assistant Tito Baldago Jr., and PAG-Ibig Representative Jean Santos.