Manila Bulletin
Duterte names Mama-o as secretary of Department of Migrant Workers, fills two other posts
President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Presidential Adviser on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) Abdullah Mamao as the ad interim secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
The DMW was established through Republic Act 11641 signed in December 2021 to improve coordination among agencies concerned with OFWs.
Mamao's background in labor and diplomatic negotiations as the presidential adviser is expected to be beneficial in his new role.
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar confirmed Mamao's appointment and wished him success, stating that the safety and welfare of OFWs have always been a priority for the Duterte administration.
President Duterte also named PDP-Laban Secretary-General Melvin Matibag as acting Cabinet Secretary.
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