MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday assured Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that the government is working on improving the country’s situation and is solving problems that weaken the nation.
He made the remarks during a meeting with the Filipino community in Abu Dhabi as part of his two-day working visit in the Middle Eastern country.
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“Nais ko pong iparating sa inyo na ang inyong gobyerno ay patuloy na nagsisikap na pabutihin ang kalagayan ng ating bansa. Isa-isa nating tinitignan at inaaral ang mga isyu na dapat ng agarang aksyon at solusyon,” Marcos said.
(I want to inform you that your government is continuously striving to improve the situation of our country. We are looking at and studying issues one by one that require immediate action and solutions.)
“Ating hinihimay ang mga suliranin na nagpapahina sa ating bansa at pinag-iisipan, pinag-aaralan, at pinagpaplanuhan nang mabuti para mabigyan ng karampatang interbensyon at solusyon,” he added.
(We are analyzing the problems that are weakening our country and are thinking, studying, and planning carefully to provide appropriate interventions and solutions.)
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The President also commended the overseas Filipino workers for representing the country well with their dedication and credibility.
The UAE is home to 1 million Filipinos working and residing in the country—making them the fourth largest community in the UAE.
Filipino workers in the UAE include skilled workers, professionals, service workers, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
Earlier in the day, Marcos and UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessed the signing of the historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement—the Philippines’ first free trade pact with a Middle Eastern country. /cb