Government data show over 1.7 million Filipinos are working overseas and their remittances are helping fuel economic recovery.<br /><br />The newly created Migrant Workers department aims to make things easier for OFW's to <br />access their documents and ask help from the government. The department secretary is also urging relevant agencies to abide by the law.<br /><br /><br />Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/<br /><br />Follow our social media pages:<br /><br />• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines<br />• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/<br />• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines<br />
