OFWs returning from Syria get no RP aid.

     Yup, here we go again. Our OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) from war torn Syria who just arrived from the country will get no benefits or aid from the Philippine Government. Our Bagong Bayani (New Heroes) just got screwed again, not only in Syria but more painfully by their own government. Now, that's what you get for helping in keeping the economy alive and well with your hard earned monthly remittances, you get screwed!

      Well, the OFWs weren't surprised at all since it's been the same old story for the past 30 years. No decent Filipino expects any good things from the government, that's why they'd rather work abroad even if it's hazardous out there rather than die of hunger and frustration here.

       For many years OFWs have been called the Bagong Bayani or New Heroes by the government but in truth, the right term should be Bagong Gatasan/Kotongan or New Milking Cows because OFWs are charged with so many fees before they are allowed to board their plane to work abroad. They are required to pay Insurance fees, OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration) fees, PhilHealth fees, Pag-IBIG fees, etc. Yup, so many fees to pay and when you need financial assistance when war breaks out, well, you get zero. Now, where did all that fees go? To the deep pockets of the people in charge of those various government agencies I suppose. :)

       So the OFWs now are the new milking cows of the government, they are viewed as a new source or victims of graft and corruption and they just get screwed 100 times over by the government. Now, any more volunteers for the Bagong Gatasan/Kotongan, ooopps, I mean the Bagong Bayani out there? Well, please fall in line here......

       To all my honest Kababayans out there, never lose hope. God will watch over you. God Bless all the honest and hard-working Filipino all over the world! God will keep you safe from harm!