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Duterte signs OFW Handbook bill into law

(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the OFW Handbook bill into law. Based on the law signed on Feb. 22 but released only on Saturday, March 2, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration shall develop, publish, disseminate and update a handbook that will contain the responsibilities and rights of Overseas Filipino Workers. The handbook, which will be given for free to OFWs, whether sea-based or land-based, shall also provide them with basic information on their country […]