Proposed Dep’t of OFWs gains adherents at House 0 SHARES Share it! Probably the most important is the Department of OFWs,” Assistant Majority Leader, Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar told reporters in an interview. OFW remittances traditionally ramp up during the holidays, and last year was no exception as there were $3.15 billion in personal remittances in December 2018. The next day, the Bicol solon filed House Bill (HB) No.2547 or the proposed Act creating the DOFW. Tulfo is a vice chairperson of the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs.

Source: Manila Bulletin November 17, 2019 02:48 UTC