Bilang ng mga gumagamit ng OFW Lounge, tumaas simula noong July 19
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00:00Some OFWs in the Overseas Workers' Welfare Administration's new OFW lounge in Naia Terminal 3 are very happy.
00:10They were given a big gift before they were deported abroad.
00:15Noel Talacay has the details.
00:19Food is now free.
00:22They are very relaxed.
00:24This is what PTV News team, C. Lubis,
00:28who is very chill inside the OFW lounge in Naia Terminal 3,
00:33while waiting for her flight to Abu Dhabi,
00:36later at 11 p.m.
00:38Eat all you can.
00:40That's a big help for us, OFWs.
00:44It's a big expense.
00:48She says she has been an OFW for 10 years.
00:52She just experienced the hardship and importance before she left the country.
00:57C. Lubis is an Isabella,
00:59so before her flight, she is staying at her relative's house in Manila.
01:05We are very thankful that this is open,
01:08because this is where we hang out.
01:12Everything is free.
01:15C. Lubis is the only one enjoying the OFW lounge in Naia Terminal 3.
01:21According to the Overseas Workers' Welfare Administration of OWA,
01:26the number of people using the OFW lounge has increased from more than 600 every day on July 19.
01:35Now, it's more than 1,000.
01:37This is the directive of our President, President Bongbong Marcos.
01:43Of course, we need to give our best work to the administration to help.
01:51According to OWA Administrator Arnel Ignacio,
01:54the development of their OFW lounge is still ongoing.
02:00We're aiming to constantly improve their stay there.
02:05It's fun.
02:06When you go there, the OFWs are just smiling.
02:12It's fun.
02:13We're also fixing their equipment.
02:16In fact, I'm ordering them to put a cover on their suitcases
02:21so that when they come from the lounge,
02:23they know that when you see them carrying their luggage,
02:29you can see that they came from the lounge.
02:32The agency is also planning to add more OFW lounges to their various airports,
02:38including international airports and other terminals.
02:43For now, only Naia Terminal 1 and 3 have OFW lounges.
02:48We're looking forward to the cooperation of all our valuable stakeholders to build more.
02:55And also the seafarers hub.
02:58According to OFW Party List Representative Marisa Del Mar Magsino,
03:04the OFW lounge is a red carpet treatment for OFWs,
03:09especially since their contribution to the family and economy of the Philippines is great.
03:15For OFWs who want to use the OFW lounge,
03:19just show your flight ticket and overseas employment certificate.
03:24Noel Talacay for Pambasang TV in Bagong, Philippines.