VP honors OFWs, front-liners in Christmas messages
Vice President Sara Duterte paid tribute on Christmas Day to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), calling them “modern-day heroes” who continue to boost the country’s economy.
At the same time, she also thanked front-liners for their sacrifices in keeping the public safe during the holidays.
In separate video messages posted on her Facebook page, Duterte honored all Filipinos who had to celebrate Christmas away from their families because of work.
She expressed her gratitude to OFWs for “helping keep our economy strong through their sacrifices” and hoped they would “feel our love and highest salute to your strength and bravery” despite being separated from their families during the holiday season.
“You are the reflection of our progress and talent and you raise our flag wherever you are in the world,” Duterte said. “Thank you, our modern-day heroes.”
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She vowed to continue supporting migrant workers and was hopeful that their efforts “will be rewarded with success so that your children, family and yourself can have a comfortable future.”
“You can count on me to be behind you to support your dreams, efforts and your journey to a better future,” Duterte said. She also thanked soldiers, policemen, firefighters, health-care workers and first responders who help safeguard the country even during the holidays.
“Your selflessness and sacrifices for God, our country and your families serve as our guiding light and strength. You are the symbol of this nation’s strength and goodwill as you protect our country,” Duterte said.
She further called on Filipinos to treasure their own families and others “who are also suffering, starving or ill.”
Just two days before Christmas Day, she warned against a social media scam involving the Office of the Vice President (OVP). A promo posted on Facebook had claimed that Duterte would give away P10,000 in cash and grocery items as “early Christmas” gifts to those who would register using the links in the post.
In a statement issued on Dec. 23, the OVP clarified that it had no such program as it encouraged people with information about the “promo-scam” to contact authorities. INQ
