general, and Filipino migrant workers, in particular, documented or undocumented, are
adequately protected and safeguarded.
(f)
The right of Filipino migrant workers and all overseas Filipinos to participate in the democratic
decision-making processes of the State and to be represented in institutions relevant to overseas
employment is recognized and guaranteed.
(g)
The State recognizes that the ultimate protection to all migrant workers is the possession of
skills. Pursuant to this and as soon as practicable, the government shall deploy and/or allow the
deployment only of skilled Filipino workers.
(h)
Non-governmental organizations, duly recognized as legitimate, are partners of the State in the
protection of Filipino migrant workers and in the promotion of their welfare. The State shall
cooperate with them in a spirit of trust and mutual respect.
(i)
Government fees and other administrative costs of recruitment, introduction, placement and
assistance to migrant workers shall be rendered free without prejudice to the provision of Section
36 hereof.
Nonetheless, the deployment of Filipino overseas workers, whether land-based or sea-based, by local
service contractors and manning agencies employing them shall be encouraged. Appropriate
incentives may be extended to them. (Records, Vol. I, p. 35.)
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