Recto eyes contingency fund to rescue OFWs

SENATE President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto sought the allocation of a “contingency fund” that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) can use to rescue Filipinos in countries with brewing crisis situations.

“There should be provisions for safe havens and secure escape routes. Our foreign posts must be given the capacity to make the arrangements. It should not be limited to plans and advisories,” Recto said.