02/06/2026
๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐รฑ๐ค ๐๐๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ก๐๐๐จ was successfully held on May 22, 2026 at Cafeteria, Mega Capitol, Brgy. San Jose, San Pablo City, Laguna.
One of the key highlights of the event was ๐
๐ข๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ, where partner agencies shared valuable programs and services for OFWs and their families. PAG-IBIG Fund discussed the benefits of the MP2 Savings Program, while SSS introduced the WISP/Pension Booster Program to encourage long-term financial security. SIDC also presented savings and investment opportunities through cooperatives, and PhilHealth shared information about the YAKAP Program and its healthcare benefits for members and beneficiaries.
Another engaging part is the ๐๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ in which attendees visited the booths of participating agencies to raise inquiries, enroll in programs, and avail various services offered by partner institutions. The ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ and ๐๐๐-๐๐๐ booth also showcased products made by its members, proudly promoting local products and social enterprise initiatives of the organization.
The forum also featured ๐๐ข๐ง๐จ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ, where PWY-SPC and PWSPCWA presented their accomplishments, ongoing programs, community initiatives, and future plans. Partner agencies including DMW, OWWA, and PPESO also shared their services, support, and possible collaborations they can extend to support the organization.
This successful event was made possible through the initiative of the ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐จ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐ฅ (SPCMDC), with the support of AWO International Southeast Asia . The organizing of the event was led by Mr. Pedrito D. Bigueras, PESO Manager and SPCMDC Secretariat, together with Ms. Aileen Constantino-Peรฑas, Atikha Executive Director and Event Secretariat.
Messages of support were also shared by Ms. Estrella Aรฑonuevo, Chairperson of Atikha Inc., together with SPCMDC Co-Chairpersons Hon. Richard Pavico and Hon. Shaira Aliyah Diaz, reaffirming their commitment to continous programs that empower OFWs and their families.
Special appreciation is also extended to ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ for successfully catering the event and to ๐๐๐-๐๐๐ for their lively dance performance. ๐
This activity is in line with the project supported by AWO International Southeast Asia.
