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  June 22, 2013: More Jobs Seen With Growing Economy

There’s hope for Filipino workers in the country.
Acting Senate President Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada stressed this Thursday at the 2013 Awards for The Outstanding Workers of the Republic (TOWER Awards) at the historic landmark Manila Hotel, citing the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which continues to improve.
Estrada saluted the country’s outstanding and world-class Filipino workers but expressed hope that they need not go abroad for gainful employment.
“I believe that we are not a nation that must be destined and condemned to supplying workers to other countries to support their economies,” Estrada said in his speech.
While the remittances of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been a major and critical factor in the growth of the Philippine economy, Estrada said he wished there will come a time that as the economy grows, the government would be able to provide jobs for workers here.
“We must retain our workers here so that they will contribute to our economy in terms of building industries and manufacturing sectors, such that we can become suppliers of goods and finished products,” added Estrada, who chairs the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development.
Estrada, however, is pleased to note the sustained demand of Filipino workers overseas, saying it is a clear indication of foreign countries’ confidence in the abilities and work ethics of Filipino laborers.
“The workers recognized today represent the best traits of our workers which have been in demand in many countries of the world,” he said.
According to Estrada, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) records show that deployment figures continued to rise with around 1.6 million workers deployed in 2011 or an increase by 14 percent from what was recorded in 2010.
“I salute the awardees today for becoming role models for other workers, laborers, and employees. I hope that this award will not only motivate you in your work, but also inspire other workers to work hard and fulfill their duties and responsibilities with zeal and enthusiasm. I hope that your number will increase exponentially,” he said addressing this year’s batch of TOWER awardees.
TOWER Awards is an annual nationwide search for the blue-collar workers and white-collar workers, occupying non-supervisory positions, who have demonstrated exemplary performance in their field of endeavors.

Source: Manila Bulletin - June 22, 2013

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