Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos, chairman of the CBCP Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People / Photo from CBCP News |
Manila, Philippines – A Catholic Bishops Conference of the
Philippines (CBCP) Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and
Itinerant People official believes that lack of jobs in the country was because
Filipinos are not prioritized, not that they could not find work.
“It is not true that there are no jobs here. It is because
Filipinos are not prioritized. Our local jobs are being given to others,”
Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos said in a statement on Sunday
As proof, the Bishop cited 400,000 Alien Employment Permits
(AEPs) and 180,000 Special Working Permits (SWPs) that were reportedly issued
to foreigners by DOLE and the Immigration.
“This is why I believe there is no truth to the statement of
some government officials that Filipino workers are not qualified for the
jobs,” he said
The prelate also took the opportunity to laud the hard work
of our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) which is for him in contrast to what special
envoy to China Ramon Tulfo said that Filipinos are “lazy.”
“There is no OFW that is lazy and idle. They always work
hard. They work with all their heart, skills, and abilities. They learn easily.
They follow orders well. They are open to criticisms,” Santos said
“Our OFWs not only help their families and relatives by
sending their balikbayan boxes containing food, clothes, and other items. They
are also helping our economy,” he also said
“And during times of calamities, our OFWs are one and help
one another. Our modern day heroes are naturally helpful,” he added.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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WRONG AGAIN PADRE. YOU ARE JUST MAKING THINGS UP TO POLARIZE OUR MINDS.
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