Embassy strengthens links with Turks and Caicos

Left Photo: Consul General Iric Arribas meets Turks and Caicos Islands Governor Nigel John Dakins. Right Photo: Consul General Iric Arribas and Dr. Dawn O’Sullivan discuss issues related to Filipino participation and volunteerism (Photos from Washington DC PE)

WASHINGTON, D.C., 14 December 2021 - Consul General Iric Arribas met with Governor Nigel John Dakins of Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, on 10 December 2021 where the two officials discussed ways of further promoting and protecting the rights and welfare of the Filipino migrant workers in TCI, including the conclusion of a labor cooperation agreement.

Joining Consul General Arribas is Assistant Labor Attaché Marie Josephine Borromeo, Welfare Officer Mae Codilla and Mr. Alfonso Palatino, President of the Filipino Community in TCI, a local Filipino organization.

Consul General Arribas also met with Dr. Dawn O’Sullivan, Chair of the TCI Red Cross to discuss ways of encouraging volunteerism and participation of the Filipinos in various training programs such as preparedness during natural calamities. TCI Red Cross is a part of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the world's oldest and largest global humanitarian network.

The Turks and Caicos economy is based on tourism, offshore financial services and fishing. There are approximately 1,700 Filipinos in this archipelago, mostly working in the hotel and hospitality industry.END

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