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(File photo) MANILA - President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Thursday signed into law a measure that aims to improve coordination among agencies concerned with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and OFW affairs. In a ceremony at the Rizal Hall in Malacanan Palace, Duterte signed Republic Act 11641 also known as "An Act Creating the Department of Migrant Workers". Duterte likened OFWs to the country's national hero, Jose Rizal, for being the lifeline of the Philippine economy. "The establishment of the Department of Migrant Workers happens on the celebration of Rizal Day. May we honor not only the exceptional love for country of Dr. Jose Rizal, but also the patriotism, excellence, courage of our modern-day heroes including our overseas Filipinos," he said in his speech. The creation and establishment of the Department of Migrant Workers is one of Duterte's priorities after he certified it as an urgent bill in March. Duterte has repeatedly pushed for the passage of a b

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