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DOLE’s Labor Day message to Filipinos
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Posted on May 02 2008
The heroism and innumerable contributions of overseas Filipino workers enables Filipinos to enjoy an economy that is sturdy despite turmoil, according to Philippine Labor and Employment Secretary Marianato D. Roque
In a statement released yesterday to mark the country’s Labor Day celebration, Roque recognized the OFWs, saying that “it is with enormous pride that I join the entire nation in honoring our Filipino workers.”
“In challenging moments such as the one our country is currently going through, it is the resiliency of our workers that keeps the nation moving forward,” Roque said. “It is their determination and diligence that have been boosting the nation’s spirit to overcome the odds and eventually prevail in the midst of these critical developments affecting not only the country but other parts of the globe as well.”
This year’s celebration centers on the theme “Manggagawang Pinoy: Kasangga sa Pagsulog ng Kaunlaran” which highlights the significant role of Filipino workers in bringing about progress.
“Such recognition may be an understatement of their actual inputs to the economy in particular and to the society in general as they can never be qualified nor quantified in any terms tangible,” Roque said.
He added that it is imperative that the people of the Philippines not forget the sacrifices of OFWs “that made possible our continuous economic turnaround.”
“We salute our OFWs for always keeping our country foremost in their hearts and in their minds as they continue living up to being one of the most highly-regarded workers in the world,” Rogque said. “Move on OFWs! You exemplify the best in Filipinos.”
