On September 13, 2023, Ateneo de Davao University, through the Ateneo Migration Center, organized a multi-stakeholders forum and dialogue with Mindanao State University – General Santos City and San Pedro College of Davao. The event happened at the CCFC Building, 8th floor, Xavier Hall Training Room from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM and was also streamed live through the Ateneo de Davao University Facebook Page.
This dialogue focused on the current situation of migrant workers upon reintegrating into the country after the initial need to return due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. They discussed government resources that could provide long-term protection for the workers and their families and aid from other organizations, such as CSOs/NGOs/POs regarding social services.
During the forum, the Department of Migrant Workers OIC-Regional Director Atty. Angela Librado-Trinidad, Ms. Eunice Azalea N. Sindian of OWWA XI, Prof. Anderson Villa, Ph.D. of MSU GSC, and Dr. Erwin Faller of SPC Davao were esteemed speakers at the event.
Watch the recorded Livestream Here