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DMW vows thorough probe on P1.4 billion OWWA land deal
Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway into the allegedly anomalous P1.4-billion land acquisition deal by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) under former Administrator Arnell Ignacio.
Cacdac stated that the DMW is reviewing documents and speaking with OWWA personnel to uncover the circumstances behind the deal, emphasizing that the investigation aims for accountability and to uphold public trust.
The DMW is particularly examining alleged procedural lapses, including the failure to secure proper authorization for the land purchase near NAIA Terminal 1 for an OFW halfway house project.
Cacdac emphasized that the transaction did not go through the OWWA Board of Trustees, which is a direct violation of the provisions of the OWWA Charter.
He noted that the investigation is moving more freely now that Ignacio is no longer in office.
The DMW vows to dig deeper into the transaction to come out with necessary conclusions and potentially file appropriate charges.
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