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Ignacio gets boot over P1.4-B deal
Former Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) administrator Arnell Ignacio was removed from his post due to loss of trust and confidence, according to Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac.
The reason cited for Ignacio's dismissal is an allegedly anomalous P1.4-billion land acquisition deal for accommodation facilities of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
Ignacio reportedly did not seek approval from the OWWA Board of Trustees for the land deal on at least six occasions, which is a violation of the law.
Secretary Cacdac stated that the acquisition was unnecessary, as there were many hotels nearby that could accommodate OFWs.
Patricia Yvonne Caunan has replaced Ignacio as the new OWWA chief.
The matter has been reported to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and a case will be filed with the appropriate authorities.
Arnell Ignacio stated he would speak 'at the right time', while Caunan mentioned an ongoing investigation and due process.
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