SAN JOSE, Antique (PIA) — The Philippine Statistics Authority facilitated the registration of the sugar migrant workers commonly called “sacadas” during the 2024 SACADA Congress in Tibiao, Antique.
Provincial Statistics Officer Randy Tacogdoy saw the significance of registering these migrant workers with the Philippine System of Registration or PhilSys as a way of ensuring they hold an identification card to facilitate easy access to government services.
To PSA, this year’s theme, “Pag-amlig sa pangabudlay: Respeto kag suporta sa mga Sacada” also emphasized the important contributions of sugar migrant workers to the economy of the nation, thus they deserve to be counted and given importance.
During the congress, there is a set up of desks where the sugar migrant workers could inquire about PSA’s programs including the national ID registration.
This year’s congress was attended by sacadas from Tibiao, Culasi, Barbaza, and Laua-an, together with their milling supervisors.
The event also featured services from local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations (NGOs), and national government agencies such as medical check-ups, legal consultation, and information dissemination activities.
Gov. Rhodora J. Cadiao and other local officials also present during the event underscored the crucial role of the various entities of government in ensuring that sacadas receive the necessary assistance and can improve their living and working conditions. (AGP/PSA/PIAAntique)
