𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐅𝐖 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐅𝐖 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲

The OFW Family Circles of Tacurong City joined the OFW Province-Wide Family Day on November 15, 2025 held at the Socio-Cultural and Sports Complex Gymnasium of Sultan Kudarat, together with OFW organizations from all municipalities across the province. Representing the City of Goodwill were three active associations: the Lighthouse Seafarer’s Wives Association, the Global Brgy OFW Association, and the Barangay Buenaflor OFW and Family Association.

Tacurong showcased notable performances, with the Lighthouse Seafarers’ Wives winning 2nd Place in the Hataw Dance Contest, while Ms. Edna Zaide of the Global Brgy OFW Association earned 3rd Place in the Spoken Word Poetry category. Tacurong also made its mark in the OFWs Can Sing Competition, represented by Mr. Rulyn Distor of the Barangay Buenaflor OFW and Family Association, highlighting the artistic talents of the city’s OFW community.

A major highlight of the celebration was the Ceremonial Signing of the Convergence Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between DMW XII, OWWA XII, DOLE XII, TESDA XII, and the LGUs of Sultan Kudarat, including Tacurong City. Mayor Lina O. Montilla, PhD, personally attended and participated in the signing, reinforcing the city’s commitment to protecting and supporting OFWs and their families. The agreement strengthens cooperation to expand information on legal overseas employment, intensify anti-illegal recruitment and anti-trafficking campaigns, establish and enhance OFW Help Desks, provide TESDA skills training and certification, and ensure full-cycle reintegration support including employment and livelihood assistance.

The City Government of Tacurong, under the leadership of Mayor Lina O. Montilla, PhD, remains steadfast in honoring the sacrifices of every OFW and ensuring that they and their families receive continuous support throughout their migration journey.