Tag: OWWA

Arnell Ignacio appointed as new OWWA chief, Cacdac to serve as DMW undersecretary

  (Eagle News) – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr has appointed actor and television personality Arnell Ignacio as head of the Overseas Workers’ Welfare Admnistration (OWWA), Malacanang said on Wednesday, August 10. Palace press secretary Atty. Trixie Cruz-Angeles confirmed the appointment of Ignacio as “Executive Director Admin. V of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.” Ignacio will replace former OWWA chief Hans Leo Cacdac who will serve as one of the four new undersecretaries of the […]

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WATCH: Interview with OWWA Admin Cacdac on OFWs affected by Delta variant restrictions, COVID pandemic

  Balitalakayan interviews Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration (OWWA) chief Hans Leo Cacdac regarding overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have been affected by the travel restrictions to control the entry of travelers coming from countries with high Delta variant cases. In an interview on June 28, Cacdac said that there are around 2,000 to 2,500 OFWs who have been stranded or affected by the travel restrictions concerning the Delta variant. He said that there are also […]

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WATCH: Interview with OWWA Administrator Cacdac: Mata ng Agila – June 4, 2021

  In this interview in the NET25 program, Mata ng Agila , on Friday, June 4, Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration (OWWA) chief Hans Leo Cacdac explains the newly approved rule that those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the Philippines only need to be quarantined for seven days, instead of the previous 10 days, in an isolation facility in the country. He also said that so far, there are around 570,000 OFWs who […]

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No Filipinos in Israel and Gaza Strip injured so far in ongoing rocket strikes, says OWWA

Add’l bomb shelters set up for Filpinos in critical areas in Israel, Gaza as PHL officials monitor situation   (Eagle News) —  No Filipino worker as well as residents in Israel and the Gaza strip on the Palestine side have been injured so far in the ongoing strikes in the region, as labor officials assure assistance to the country’s overseas workers in the area. According to Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration (OWWA) administrator Hans Leo Cacdac, […]

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Mocha Uson named OWWA deputy executive director

(Eagle News)–Former Palace communications official Mocha Uson has been appointed to another government post. Based on a list of appointees released by the Palace to the media, Uson was appointed Deputy Executive Director of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration by President Rodrigo Duterte. Uson had run as a nominee for  AA-Kasosyo in May, but the party-list failed to secure a seat. Uson was assistant secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office until she resigned reportedly to […]

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Palace: Arnell Ignacio resigned from OWWA post due to “personal reasons”

(Eagle News) — Arnell Ignacio resigned from his post as deputy administrator of the Overseas Workers and Welfare Administration for “personal reasons,” the Palace said on Wednesday, Feb. 27. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Ignacio “has intimated his desire to pursue other endeavours.” “While the President has yet to formally accept Mr. Ignacio’s resignation, we recognize as well as thank him for his contributions to the Filipino people,” he said, noting that […]

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Arnell Ignacio resigns as OWWA deputy administrator

(Eagle News)—Comedian Arnell Ignacio has resigned as deputy administrator at the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. The reason for Ignacio’s resignation was so far unclear. Ignacio has said he would hold a press conference on the issue. The comedian, a staunch supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte, was appointed to the OWWA post on Jan. 23, 2018.

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Over 300 OFWs repatriated from Kuwait

(Eagle News) – Over 300 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who were granted amnesty in Kuwait arrived in two flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Pasay City on Monday, February 12, 2018. The 317 OFWs were welcomed by officials from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). OWWA Administrator Atty.  Hans Leo J. Cacdac  told the OFWs the government would shoulder their travel expenses. “Mayroon po […]

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Coming soon: No more Php550 airport terminal fees for OFWs

(Eagle News) — Good news for Overseas Filipino Workers. Several agencies and an organization are set to sign an agreement that will allow for the removal of a fee imposed on Filipinos working abroad. The memorandum of agreement that will allow for the removal of the Php550 airport terminal fee will be signed by the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA),  the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), and the Susan Ople […]

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Local job opportunities and livelihood programs are available for returning OFWs –DOLE

MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — There are jobs and career opportunities in the local market as well as livelihood opportunities for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are looking to return to the country, according to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz. “Career opportunities are aplenty in the Philippines and if a returning OFW opts to engage in business, that is welcome because that is more potentially rewarding. The government, through the DOLE, […]

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OWWA warns OFWs about loan scams

(Eagle News) —  The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is warning the public of a scam that asks OFWs to pay a certain amount in exchange of an availment of loan from OWWA. OWWA Administrator Rebecca J. Calzado issued the warning recently after receiving reports that this loan scam is presently circulating throughout the OFW Community. Labor Attaché Nenita Garcia of POLO-Hong Kong SAR also reported that their office has been receiving calls from OFWs inquiring about the […]

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OWWA revives Crisis Monitoring and Response Team

PASAY City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration revived its special committee, the Crisis Monitoring and Response Team to help overseas Filipino workers in Yemen. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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