PCG hosts Reintegration Planning Forum for OFWs in HK
The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong hosted on 27 May 2018 a three-part seminar for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) of PinoyWISE Hong Kong on Reintegration Planning and Counseling, Investment Forum, and Gender-Sensitive Reintegration for HSWs in Hong Kong and their families in the Philippines.
The interactive event, which included a workshop and small-group sharing in addition to the regular lectures, were held at the Consulate’s conference room in partnership with OWWA Hong Kong, Atikha Overseas Workers and Communities, Inc. and BPI Foundation.
PinoyWISE co-coordinator Ms. Wilma Padura explained the concept of reintegration informing the more than 60 OFWs attendees that the group’s objective is to reach the migrant workers and their families in the provinces to educate on proper income management.
In the second part, Atikha Deputy Executive Director Aileen Constantino-Penas led the investment forum by talking about the Ekolife OFW Marketing Cooperative, the first marketing cooperative owned and operated by the OFWs and their families. The cooperative is engaged in establishing coffee and souvenir shops in provinces with high tourist arrivals.
Herminigildo Alipat, Chairperson of Panay Island Cacao Development, outlined the advantages of investing in the booming cacao industry. Mr. Ritche Fariñas, Vice President for Overseas Customer Segment and Field Sales Division of Bank of the Philippine Island discussed the importance of saving money while abroad.
The event concluded with a project launching proposed by PinoyWISE HK, Atikha Inc. and BPI Foundation, entitled Gender-Sensitive Reintegration Program for Domestic Workers in Hong Kong and Families in the Philippines.
Consul Paulo V. Saret delivers the opening remarks to the participants of PinoyWise seminar hosted by the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong, in cooperation with PinoyWISE HK, Atikha Inc., BPI Foundation and OWWA Hong Kong at the Consulate Chancery on 27 May 2018.Speakers discuss various options and tools for reintegration of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at the PinoyWISE Program hosted by the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong, in cooperation with PinoyWISE HK, Atikha Inc., BPI Foundation and OWWA Hong Kong at the Consulate Chancery on 27 May 2018. Top Left: Atikha’s Deputy Executive Director Aileen Constantino-Penas discusses the Ekolife OFW Marketing Cooperative. Top Right: BPI’s Vice President for Overseas Customer Segment and Field Sales Division Mr. Ritche Fariñas talks about investment products and importance of saving money while abroad. Bottom Left: Herminigildo Alipat, Chairperson of Panay Island Cacao Development, discusses the booming industry of cacao farm. Bottom Right: PinoyWISE HK Co-coordinator Ms. Wilma Padura outlines the basics of reintegration.Participants share their plans for reintegration during the ‘small group sharing’ of PinoyWISE seminar held at the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong, in cooperation with PinoyWISE HK, Atikha Inc., BPI Foundation and OWWA Hong Kong at the Consulate Chancery on 27 May 2018.Philippine Deputy Consul General in Hong Kong Roderico C. Atienza (1st row, seated, middle), Welfare Officer Lorna Obedoza (1st row seated, 3rd from left), Welfare Officer Virsie Tamayao ( 1st row, seated, 2nd from left), BPI’s Vice President for Overseas Customer Segment and Field Sales Division Mr. Ritche Fariñas (1st row, seated, 1st from left),Atikha’s Deputy Executive Director Aileen Constantino-Penas, Chairperson of Panay Island Cacao Development Engr. Herminigildo Alipat (1st row, seated, 1st from right) and some of the speakers and coordinators pose for a group photo at the conclusion of PinoyWISE seminar on 27 May 2018 at the Consulate Chancery.
