DMW: Mary Jane’s family getting aid

MANILA, Philippines — The family of Mary Jane Veloso is receiving welfare and other necessary assistance from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac personally visited the mother and children of Veloso on Friday to assure them of the government’s full support.

“We are here to provide all the welfare assistance that the government can offer to Mary Jane’s family as directed by the President,” Cacdac said.

According to Cacdac, the government is extending psychosocial counseling skills training through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and allowances to Veloso’s eldest son, Daniel.

DMW also extended financial assistance and a grocery pack for the family.

Cacdac said the DMW would continue working closely with the Veloso family and ensure that they have access to government programs such as medical assistance and other support programs that can improve their welfare and future prospects.

The local government of General Natividad, Nueva Ecija, committed to providing employment assistance and skills training from TESDA to the Veloso family.

Cacdac also spoke to Veloso’s sister, who expressed her concerns about her Arab employer and wanted to return home from Riyadh.

“Hopefully, we can bring her home before Christmas,” Cacdac said while noting that they would arrange her safe repatriation.

Cacdac also promised to refer the medical concerns of some members of the Veloso family to the Department of Health.