PBBM thanks UAE gov’t for granting pardon to 143 Filipinos

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00:00Many countries' world-class labor force not only continues to provide for their respective

00:05families but also brings pride and improves relations with the nations they are working

00:09with.

00:10While in the case of more than a hundred overseas Filipino workers or OFWs who are facing minor

00:15charges in the United Arab Emirates or UAE, the president has very good news for their

00:21families.

00:22The details of these positive developments, Kenneth Paschenta reveals in this report.

00:28One hundred and forty-three Filipinos were granted pardon in the United Arab Emirates.

00:33This was confirmed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., following his conversation

00:38with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed in a phone call.

00:42The president thanked the Emirati government following this action, stating that it will

00:46provide great relief to the families of the said Filipinos.

00:49The president did not provide additional details regarding the granted pardon.

00:53But according to Foreign Affairs Department Undersecretary Eduardo Teveca, the pardon

00:57was granted during the celebration of Idil Adha last June.

01:01The Philippines was formally notified only this August, something the government welcomed.

01:06Teveca also added, these were not grave or heinous offenses, such as death penalty cases

01:11but only minor offenses.

01:13Some senators expressed delight on hearing this feel-good piece of news.

01:17According to Senator Jingoy Estrada, this move provides relief to the anxieties of the

01:21Filipinos who were pardoned and further strengthens the ties and friendship between the two countries.

01:27He also said this is an early Christmas gift for the 143 Filipinos and their families.

01:32Senator Joel Villanueva, as the principal author and sponsor of the Department of Migrant

01:36Workers Act, said he pushed for better legal support for our fellow Filipinos abroad facing

01:41cases.

01:42But he also added there is a need to expand the system for the use of the Legal Assistance

01:46Fund.

01:47The president also thanked the UAE for its assistance to the country, especially during

01:51times of calamity.

01:53He particularly recognized the humanitarian work done by the UAE for those affected by

01:57recent typhoons and floods.

01:59The two leaders also discussed the condition of Filipinos in the UAE, who continue to make

02:03significant contributions.

02:05The president also said the partnership between the two countries continues to strengthen

02:10for their mutual benefit.

02:11Meanwhile, the Philippines and Malaysia have strengthened cooperation and partnership,

02:15especially in the education and disaster response sectors.

02:19after a meeting between the president and Malaysia Deputy Prime Minister and Minister

02:23for Rural and Regional Development Dr. Ahmad Zahid Bin Hamidi during a courtesy call in

02:29Malacanang.

02:30In the meeting, the president showcased the country's competent workforce, describing

02:34them as hardworking and skilled.

02:36However, he also noted there's still a need for them to undergo training to acquire new

02:40knowledge to keep up with modern times.

02:43He also emphasized the focus in upskilling Filipinos abroad through the adoption of a

02:47skills training system.

02:49The Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister expressed desire to learn from the Philippines, especially

02:53in technical and vocational education and training, or TIVET.

02:57He also mentioned the willingness to send Malaysia's special group, the SMART Team,

03:01to the Philippines to assist during typhoons and calamities.

03:04The president gladly accepted this offer.

03:07Malaysia is the Philippines' ninth-largest trading partner, with the country earning

03:11US$8.15 billion from trading with her.

03:15Kenneth Paciente

03:17From the National TV Network, for a new and better Philippines.

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