Ka Leody to set OFW quick response teams, barangay care desks if he wins

File photo shows Partido Lakas ng Masa presidential candidate Leody De Guzman during one of the debates sponsored by the Commission on Elections.

MANILA, Philippines (Updated 2:52 p.m.)— Labor leader Leody De Guzman has laid out his 10-point plan for overseas Filipino workers and their families, which include forming a quick response team for migrant workers in Philippine posts abroad.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday evening, the Partido Lakas ng Masa presidential bet also said he will go after illegal recruitment agencies and syndicates as well as expanding and improving the current programs and services afforded to OFWs.

Looking after migrant workers

De Guzman wants to ensure that employers and employment agencies of OFWs stranded due to the pandemic will continue to abide by their contracts and that the compensation of overseas workers will continue to be paid in full.

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