MANILA, Feb. 9 -- Senator Raffy Tulfo and two members of the House of Representatives thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his efforts after displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) started receiving their back pay from bankrupted Saudi Arabian construction companies after nine years of waiting.

Last Tuesday, President Marcos announced the processing of a total of 1,104 indemnity cheques from Alinma Bank, amounting to PHP868.74 million, through the Overseas Filipino Bank and Land Bank. About 843 cheques have already been sorted out and distributed.

In a statement, Tulfo acknowledged President Marcos' dedication to prioritizing the welfare of the OFWs dubbed the country's modern-day heroes. The senator also thanked Saudi Crown...