00:00 The government's various branches poured their condolences
00:04 to the funeral of Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Tuts Ople
00:09 while Malacanang recognized the contribution of the deceased official.
00:14 Mela Las Moras is back.
00:17 A hardworking, kind, and hopeful servant of the country.
00:22 That's how the Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Tuts Ople will be portrayed by many.
00:28 Yesterday, at the age of 61, the secret was revealed.
00:34 According to President Ferdinand R. Marquez Jr.,
00:37 the Filipino people are mourning the loss of a leader
00:42 who is considered a great champion for the labor movement,
00:46 especially for overseas Filipino workers.
00:50 The President recognized Ople's important contribution to society
00:55 along with the prayer and charity of his loved ones.
01:01 Yes, it's very, very sad news.
01:04 I have lost a friend in the Philippines.
01:08 I lost a friend.
01:10 Secretary Tuts is a special person.
01:14 With a deep compassion, really, for the people that she had to care for,
01:24 mainly the migrant workers.
01:28 Other government agencies, such as the Department of Health,
01:32 Philippine National Police, and the Department of Justice,
01:36 also expressed their condolences for the incident.
01:39 The Department of Justice mourns the loss of a remarkable advocate,
01:44 Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Tuts Ople.
01:48 Her recent passing leaves us with a profound sense of sadness
01:52 as her tireless efforts and unwavering commitment
01:54 to the rights of overseas Filipino workers
01:57 have significantly enriched our nation.
02:01 While in the House and Senate,
02:03 she also shared her own message
02:05 and prayed for those who will be judged for the loss of a leader.
02:10 Allow me to share a very sad news, Mr. Speaker.
02:15 The passing of the DMW Secretary Tuts Ople,
02:20 a true champion of the rights and welfare of our migrant workers.
02:24 When we passed the Department of Migrant Workers, Mr. President,
02:28 you and I know very well that the first person on our minds then
02:32 to head the department is no other than Secretary Tuts Ople.
02:36 And that's why when she was chosen by our President, President Bongbong Marcos,
02:42 no one raised their eyebrows or questioned her.
02:47 According to the Department of Migrant Workers,
02:49 the passing of Secretary Ople will begin today
02:52 and will last until August 29.
02:56 Melales Moras for the nation.
