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OWWA fund untapped in P1.4-B unauthorized land deal: Palace
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is investigating a P1.4-billion land acquisition deal by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) for alleged procedural lapses and lack of proper authorization.
OWWA Administrator Patricia Caunan confirmed the probe includes former administrator Arnell Ignacio and that the land was intended for overseas Filipino workers' accommodation.
DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac stated that at least six aspects of the transaction were not consulted with the OWWA Board of Trustees.
Malacañang confirmed the investigation, with Press Officer Claire Castro clarifying that initial findings indicate the OWWA trust fund remains intact.
Castro emphasized that the probe is ongoing to determine if any portion of the fund was used, but as of now, none has been found.
Cacdac reported the matter to the President, and the investigation aims to gather details to file appropriate cases, possibly involving an audit, legal opinions from the Department of Justice, and the Commission on Audit.
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