17/10/2025
SENATOR ERWIN TULFO CHAMPIONS OFW PENSION ACT IN MILAN, ITALY
Senator Erwin Tulfo is working to change the narrative for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) — from returning home with depleted savings to enjoying a secure and dignified retirement. Speaking at the “New Hero of the World – OFW Service Caravan” in Milan, Tulfo introduced Senate Bill No. 252, also known as the OFW Pension Act.
“Whether you’re a caretaker, housekeeper, driver, or gardener — if you are an OFW currently working abroad, you are covered by this proposal,” said Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers. “If you decide to return to the Philippines, this pension will be available to you — on top of your SSS benefits.”
The Milan stop marked the 11th leg of the OFW Service Caravan, a joint initiative spearheaded by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), with support from 12 government agencies and one non-government organization. DMW Undersecretary Dominique Rubia-Tutay described the program as a testament to the government’s commitment to support OFWs under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., recognizing their immense contribution to the national economy.
Agimat Party-List Representative Bryan Revilla, Chair of the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs, affirmed continued congressional support for the Caravan to ensure services reach Filipinos across the world.
OWWA Administrator Atty. Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan also emphasized the agency’s commitment to expand its basic services for OFWs. She highlighted ongoing efforts such as the establishment of OFW Lounges at airports, aligned with OWWA’s goal of delivering inclusive public service to all Filipinos.
- via TPNC Global Newsdesk | THE PINOY NEWS CHANNEL
