The House of Representatives has approved on second reading the proposed Bagong Balikbayan Act (OFW Reintegration Law), bringing the country one step closer to establishing the first-ever unified, full-cycle reintegration system for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
Agimat party-list Rep. Bryan Revilla, chair of the House Committee on Overseas Workers, said the imminent passage of the bill on final reading is a major legislative milestone.
Revilla, who defended the measure on the floor, said the bill finally confronts long-standing gaps in government reintegration efforts, calling it “a long overdue promise to the men and women who sacrifice years of their lives abroad.”
He said the measure answers long-standing concerns over fragmented and inconsistent reintegration efforts across government agencies. The measure was approved through a voice vote, demonstrating the strong, unified commitment of the House to addressing the long-term needs of Filipino migrant workers.
