‘OFW in Slovakia died a hero’

MANILA, Philippines — An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) yesterday paid tribute to the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was killed in Bratislava in Slovakia.

Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos, chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People, said financial analyst Henry Acorda died as a hero and is a testament to the role of OFWs in the nation.

“With what Henry Acorda did, we see the true and noble intentions of our OFWs. They came to work honestly and to help their loved ones and those in need,” the prelate said in a statement.

“His death is a powerful message that OFWs migrate not to harm but to help; to serve and to save. OFWs are not a burden but a blessing to all,” he stressed.

Acorda was killed after protecting his Filipina companion from harassment.

“With Henry defending (women) from harassment, he reflected our true nature of giving all we have, even our life to improve lives, to defend lives,” said Santos.