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SB 1421

Senate·17th Congress·Filed May 2, 2017

Department of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Act of 2017

An Act Creating the Department of Overseas Filipino Workers, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

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Author · Senator

Ralph Recto
SenatorRalph Recto
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Author · Senator

Ralph Recto
SenatorRalph Recto
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Subjects

Department of Overseas Filipino Workers (DOFW)Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW)

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Senate record
Bill text (PDF)

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SBN-01421 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress

SB 1421: Department of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Act of 2017 · CivicSync PH

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