The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said it is ready to set in motion a contingency plan to keep Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Taiwan safe amid an escalation of tension due to Chinese activities in the self-ruled island.
DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac said he has coordinated with the Manila Economic and Cultural Office, the Philippine representative office in Taiwan functioning as a de facto embassy and headed by Chairperson and Resident Representative Cheloy Garafil, to ensure the safety of the OFWs.
“The DMW, in coordination with MECO and the Migrant Workers Offices (MWOs) in Taiwan, is closely monitoring the situation. We thank MECO Chairperson Garafil for her…