Philippine Ambassador to Italy reminds Embassy personnel to renew their commitment to serve the Overseas Filipino Workers on the occasion of the Migrant Workers’ Day, 11 June 2018.

Rome, 11 June 2018 -- The Philippine Embassy in Rome, together with some Filipino workers, celebrated the Migrant Workers’ Day on 11 June, 2018 with a flag raising ceremony inside the premises of the Philippine Embassy.

In his message to the Filipino community in Italy, Philippine Ambassador to Italy, Domingo P. Nolasco, explained that the occasion should be a reminder to the Philippine government and the Filipino people of the contributions of overseas Filipinos to the country, and to government personnel of their renewed commitment to serve them well.

Ms. Haney Lynn Siclot, Philippine Labor Attache to Rome, read the message of Secretary Silvestre Bello III of the Department of Labor and Employment to all overseas Filipinos, highlighting their sacrifices and heroism for their respective families and for the country. Ms. Siclot also announced more skills trainings being lined up for Filipino workers in Italy this year.

As part of the celebration, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Rome gave out raffle prizes consisting of free remittance services from I-Remit company, 10 boxes of various kitchen wares, five (5) t-shirts as well as consolation prices from the Social Security Services.

Below are some photos taken during the event.

Labor Attache Haney Lynn Siclot reads the message of Secretary Silvestre Bello III of the Department of Labor and Employment to all OFWs at the celebration of the Migrant Workers’ Day inside the premises of the Philippine Embassy, Rome, 11 June 2018.

Some Filipino workers and religious missionaries join the celebration of the Migrant Workers’ Day inside the Philippine Embassy, Rome on 11 June 2018.