House Panels Approve Bill Creating Hospital For OFWs

A bill seeking to establish a hospital catering to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) passed three committees at the House of Representatives.

The ways and means, health and appropriations committee approved House Bill No. 9194 on Monday, May 27.

Under this proposed law, an OFW Hospital will be created to provide comprehensive health services to overseas workers, contributors of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and their dependents.

The Health Department will supervise the administrative and technical supervision of the bill.

Medical examinations will also be conducted to aspiring OFWs to ensure physical and mental capabilities. The hospital is expected to provide support to returning/repatriated workers.

House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is the principal author of the bill.

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