Senator Erwin Tulfo seeks easier healthcare access for OFWs at Abu Dhabi embassy consultation
During a visit to the Philippine Embassy and the Migrant Workers Office in Abu Dhabi, Senator Erwin Tulfo raised the need for more accessible healthcare and stronger government services for Filipinos working in the UAE, though no specific measures were announced.
Senator Erwin Tulfo, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, raised the need for more accessible healthcare services for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) during a visit to the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi, The Filipino Times reported on November 2, 2026.
The senator also visited the Migrant Workers Office (MWO), where he held consultations on the concerns and welfare needs of Filipinos working in the UAE. According to information shared by Tulfo's office, the discussions focused on improving access to healthcare and strengthening government services for overseas Filipino communities.
"Doubly hard" for OFWs
Tulfo emphasized that OFWs make significant sacrifices while working abroad to support their families and contribute to the Philippine economy, The Filipino Times said. Abu Dhabi OFW reported that he said the government should work doubly hard to serve them.
Who joined
- Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver
- Philippine Special Envoy to the UAE Kathryna Pimentel
- DAFA Capt. Romeo Maraña
- Representatives of The Global Filipino Community and Associates (TGFCA)
- Representatives of the Filipino Social Club (FilSoc)
No measures announced yet
No specific legislative measure, funding commitment or implementation timetable was announced during the visit, according to The Filipino Times. Abu Dhabi OFW noted that the senator's office did not share specific measures or timelines in its post, and said OFWs in the UAE can watch official embassy and Migrant Workers Office channels for updates on any healthcare initiatives that may follow.
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- Senator Erwin Tulfo raised the need for more accessible healthcare for OFWs during a visit to the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
- He also held consultations at the Migrant Workers Office on the welfare needs of Filipinos working in the UAE.
- Ambassador Alfonso Ver and Special Envoy Kathryna Pimentel joined the gathering, along with TGFCA and FilSoc representatives.
- No specific legislative measure, funding commitment or timetable was announced, per The Filipino Times.
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