She’s gone but certainly not forgotten as the legacy left by Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan "Toots” Ople continues to live on in the response approaches and the policy-making to ensure the welfare of the overseas Filipino workers around the world. Three of the prominent battles...
DANGAL NG LIPI 2023 AWARDEES--Vice Governor Alexis C. Castro (center) with the Gawad Dangal ng Lipi 2023 awardees including (L-R) Dr. Hermogenes M. Paguia of San Ildefonso (Agriculture); Dr. Maria Natalia R. Dimaano of Obando (Science and Technology); Dr. Bernardita C. Navarro of Pulilan...
The news of Susan “Toots” Ople’s passing at the age of 61 on Aug. 22, 2023, has left a profound void described by the President as a “great loss.” This loss is not only felt by her family and friends but resonates deeply with all Filipinos whose lives were touched by her tireless work and...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. turned emotional as he paid his final respects to Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan "Toots" Ople, saying she is "irreplaceable." President Marcos delivers a eulogy for late DMW Secretary Susan 'Toots' Ople during a necrological service in...
Some senators have expressed their committment to continuously pursue creating a special budget for the treatment of indigent cancer patients. The late Secretary Susan "Toots" Ople of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). (MB file photo) Senate...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has dedicated his latest vlog to remembering the late Migrant Workers Secretary Susan "Toots" Ople and assuring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that the government will pursue her unfinished mission of promoting their welfare. President Ferdinand...
The late DMW Secretary Susan "Toots" Ople The hearing on the 2024 budget of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 24 was short, bittersweet, and emotional. Recognizing that the DMW family of officials was still grieving...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. paid his last respects to the late Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan "Toots" Ople at the Heritage Memorial Chapels in Taguig City on Wednesday evening, Aug. 23. WAKE VISIT — President Marcos visits the wake of the late Migrant...
The Senate on Wednesday, August 23 adopted the resolution seeking to honor the life and advocacy of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) chief Susan “Toots” Ople who died on Tuesday, August 22 at 61 years old. Senate Resolution No. 83 recognizes Ople’s legacy as a dedicated and lifelong...
Senators on Tuesday, August 22 mourned the passing of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople saying the country has just lost a dedicated public servant with a huge heart for Filipinos. “She showed us that true leadership is about kindness and...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said the passing of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan "Toots" Ople was a great loss to the Philippines. DMW Secretary Susan 'Toots' Ople (Photo courtesy of PCO) Admitting that he was shocked over the news of Ople's death, Marcos said he has lost a friend and...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to look into making the application for Overseas Employment Certification (OEC) for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) free of charge. *Jansen Romero/File Photo* In a statement, the Presidential...
