“The President did his best, what he signed is a blessing, very beneficial to all, especially to the poor and the overseas Filipino workers,” the Bataan prelate said.
He said that OFWs endure separation from their families, hardships, unfair treatment just for the betterment of their loved ones.
“They go abroad with the intentions, first to send their children to schools, sustenance in their studies and build houses. This free tertiary education in state colleges and universities is great help to them,” the bishop said.
“We at the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines’ Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People appreciate and are thankful for this kind gesture of our President,” Santos said.
Santos who is chair of CBCP-ECMI also thanked Duterte for increasing the validity of Philippines passports to ten years.
“It is very useful and beneficial for all, especially for those working abroad, as it will save them much time and money,” he added.
