Message of Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr.

for Labor Day

Today we honor you, our countrys workers in both the private and public
sectors, who continue to serve this nation in various capacities both here and
overseas.
You are the true foundation of our country and in your hands lie the
directions we can take as a nation.
We at the House of Representatives will endeavor to continue being
responsive and supportive of your needs as workers. We are dedicated to
crafting significant measures aimed at uplifting not only your lives, but also the
lives of all our countrymen.
You have been dubbed as the true heroes of our nation and look forward
to working together with your sector with the goal of establishing a working
and economic environment that will make it worthwhile for you to stay in our
country instead of seeking greener pastures abroad.
t is my hope that the skill and e!pertise "ilipino workers possess, which
are admired and sought#after globally, can be treasures we can reap for
ourselves, contributing to the full progress of the $hilippines.
wish you all a meaningful observance of %abor &ay with deep gratitude
and respect for your continuing service to our country. '()*
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MAY 1, 2014