#Rep. Ron Salo
Solon confident OFWs' cause will get special mention in SONA
"I firmly believe that the welfare of OFWs holds a special place in the President's heart."
Solon gives PBBM near perfect score for 1st year performance
Marcos is on track in delivering his campaign promises as far as the party-list solon is concerned.
Nursing board passers should get 1st dibs in hiring--solon
The temporary license holders should still be required to take and pass the board exams within a specified time frame.
Solon cool with vloggers covering SONA 2023, but they should pass criteria
"This will make the coverage of the SONA to be more accessible, inclusive, and 'maka-masa'."
1M jobs from Saudi is 'ray of hope' for Pinoys amid Kuwait ban--solon
"This is a indeed a great news for our nation and our hardworking Filipino workers."
House leaders hail final passage of proposed OFW Hospital Act
The OFWH is seen to render 24/7 telehealth services to migrant workers and their families.
House leader confident PH delegation can address Kuwait labor issue
“The whole OFW community are one with our delegation in our quest for immediate favorable resolution on this matter."
Pro-OFW solon wants answers on Kuwait visa suspension
“The welfare of our OFWs are of paramount national interest."
House bill redefining illegal recruitment OK'd on 2nd reading
"We are another step closer to improving the safeguards that we provide our OFWs and further protecting their welfare."
'More choices' now for Marcos should he name full-time DA chief, says Salo
The veteran lawmaker was referring to the one-year ban on the appointment of non-winning candidates.
Pro-OFW solon reacts to America's hiring of 75,000 Pinoy seamen
"This is truly a momentous occasion for our seafarers and the entire maritime industry."
Here are 3 of Kabayan solon's pro-Pinoy workers bills
"We stand with our Filipino workers in the fight for fair and just working conditions."
Pro-OFW solon thankful of PH gov't efforts in conflict-torn Sudan
As of April 26, 2023, 456 Filipinos have already evacuated Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.
Evacuate Pinoys from Sudan ASAP, solon tells DFA, DMW
We need to evacuate our fellow Filipinos before the country completely submerges into conflict.
Solon explains why UFS backing of proposed Magna Carta of Pinoy Seafarers Act is a big deal
The House of Representatives has already approved the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers on third and final reading.
Salo explains how Malaysia's scrapping of mandatory death penalty can help Pinoys on death row
“It gives us so much hope that many of their cases will be reconsidered and will be given lighter punishments."
'A win for Pinoy seafarers': Salo hails move of European Commission
"I thank the European Commission for recognizing the value of Philippine seafarers."
PH embassies must intercede for convicted Pinoys during Ramadan --- Rep. Salo
Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo on Monday, March 20, urged Philippine embassies in Muslim-majority countries to intercede on behalf of convicted overseas Filipinos, especially those facing the death penalty, this holy month of Ramadan.
Solon finds no distressed OFW in Bahrain
“We are satisfied that in our visit, there are no homeless and distressed OFWs in Bahrain needing refuge in the Bahay Kalinga."
Escrow provision in Magna Carta protects seafarers from 'ambulance chasers'
The proposed Magna Carta for Filipino seafarers under House Bill (HB) No. 7325 has been approved on the third and final reading at the House of Representatives, which also granted the escrow deposit provision that would protect seafarers from so-called ambulance chasers or lawyers who file claims against shipowners in the hopes of pocketing the monetary award.
LOOK: Rep Salo enjoys Pakistani breakfast, but he's not in Pakistan
The veteran lawmaker is currently on an 11-day trip to the Middle East, where he is visiting Philippine embassies.