New taipei city: Two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were honored for their exemplary dedication and performance during the 2026 New Taipei Annual Awarding Ceremony as part of New Taipei City's Labor Day celebration on April 30.

According to Philippines News Agency, the recognition was conferred by New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih to Ronnel Tomas De Lumban, who works at Din Tai Fung, and to Beverly Genobiagon Lagarto of Garmin Corp. at the New Taipei City Hall. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) shared details of this recognition in a social media post on Friday.

Migrant Workers Office (MWO) - Taipei Labor Attach© Alejandro Padaen acknowledged De Lumban for his positive attitude, good relations with colleagues, and his role as a mentor to new employees. De Lumban also serves as a dormitory supervisor, helping maintain order and discipline in their residence.

Padaen further noted that Lagarto was honored for her contributions to the assembly, testing, and packaging operations of their company, as well as for her role as an interpreter between Taiwanese supervisors and the workers. Both awardees demonstrated diligence, responsibility, and excellence in their respective jobs, earning the respect and admiration of their managers and co-workers.

The New Taipei City government stated that the annual recognition aims to encourage workers to continuously improve their skills for their professional and personal development. The MWO-Taipei emphasized that this recognition underscores the value of teamwork and mutual support among OFWs, highlighting their role as an inspiration to the broader migrant community.