Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families can take advantage of the Department of Science and Technology- Regional Office 1’s virtual learning sessions on its Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH) program, which will be conducted starting next month.
The DOST-NCR, through Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III (left), approves the first project for the Innovation Funding Phase of the Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH) Program. Having completed Phase 1 or the Capability Building for the Development and Management of Technology-Based Enterprise of the iFWD PH, former overseas Filipino worker from Cambodia, Mr. Ruel Bermudez (2nd from left) establishes the Bermudez Software Development Service, which will develop web-based information technology solutions, one of which is the eBarangayPH System. (Contributed photo)
QUEZON CITY, April 8 (PIA) Amid the pandemic, through the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST’s) iFWD PH: Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines program, DOST-NCR under the leadership of DOST-NCR Jose B. Patalinjug III, provides innovation funding support to Bermudez Software Development Services, managed by former overseas Filipino worker
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DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña said they are extending “support and opportunities” to the OFWs and their families through the agency’s implementation of the iFWD PH or Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines Program.
“Ngayong Pebrero ay buwan ng mga puso at nais kong ibahagi sa inyo na ang DOST ay may puso din para sa ating OFWs na naapektuhan ng pandemya. May program na tayo na tutugon sa mga pangangailangang pangkabuhayan ng mga OFWs na nagnanais ng manatili sa bansa at makapagsimula ng sarili nilang negosyo para makasama na nila ang kanilang pamilya at mga mahal sa buhay. (This February is a month of hearts and I would like to share that the DOST has a heart for our OFWs who were affected by the pandemic. We have a program that would respond to the livelihood needs of our OFWs who wish to stay in the country and start their own business to be with their families and loved ones) ,” h