Facing mass deportation orders under US President Donald Trump, undocumented Filipinos in the United States are drawing attention from Philippine labor groups and the government. The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration to take immediate and coordinated action, prioritizing diplomatic talks with the Trump administration and ensuring the successful reintegration of deported Filipinos back into Philippine society. The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) echoed the call for a unified response, advocating for a comprehensive approach that includes legal assistance and reintegration services. This comes as data from the Department of Migrant Workers reveals an estimated 370,000 undocumented Filipinos residing in the US.
A labor group in the Philippines on Wednesday called for a unified approach to help undocumented Filipinos in the United States facing mass deportation under the order of US President Donald Trump. The Federation of Free Workers said it was collaborating with the government to formulate a consolidated response given the urgency of the situation. It urged the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
to prioritize diplomatic engagements with the Trump administration concerning the issue and to ensure the proper reintegration of deported Filipinos into Philippine society. On Tuesday, the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) also called for a unified response. 'We strongly advocate for a unified, coherent response, ranging from legal assistance to reintegration services, not only to enable the government to effectively oversee these initiatives but also to empower our kababayan (compatriot) with a one-stop shop for accessible and comprehensive services,' TUCP Vice President Luis Corral said in a statement. Department of Migrant Workers data showed there are around 370,000 undocumented Filipinos in the US
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