The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental released financial assistance to distressed OFWs from the cities of San Carlos, Talisay, Victorias, and Silay yesterday.
The ceremonial turnover of assistance was held at the Capitol Social Hall, facilitated by Executive Assistant to the Governor, Charina Magallanes – Tan and EA IV and GAD Focal Point System Action Officer, Marie June Castro.
Each of the 100 identified beneficiaries received P5,000.
Distressed OFWs are those workers abroad who are victims of various employment contract-related violations or haven’t finished their contracts due to the pandemic.