President Benigno Aquino 3rd welcomed the signing of the arrangement on the principles and controls on the recruitment and protection of Filipino workers in New Zealand, saying it will ensure the welfare of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

During his bilateral meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key after the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit Thursday night, the President acknowledged the significant contribution of approximately 40,000 Filipinos to New Zealand’s economic development.

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