Hans Leo Cacdac

Hans Leo Cacdac is the Secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines, known for his efforts to protect and support overseas Filipino workers. He has led operations to shut down unlicensed recruitment agencies and has been instrumental in implementing reforms to provide faster and safer services for OFWs. Cacdac also coordinates with international partners to ensure the welfare and safe return of detained seafarers like those held by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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DMW shuts down eight Visa to America Manila Inc. branches for illegal recruitment

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) shut down eight branches of Visa to America Manila Inc., including two in Mindanao, for illegally recruiting Filipino workers without a DMW license on Friday, August 1.
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9 Filipino seafarers held by Houthi rebels, 3 may have died

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed on Tuesday that nine Filipino seafarers from the MV Eternity C are being held by Houthi rebels in Yemen, with no demands made yet.
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DMW files plunder, graft vs Ignacio over P1.4B land deal

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) filed plunder and graft charges against former Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Arnell Ignacio, his two deputy administrators, and six individuals involved in an unauthorized P1.4-billion land deal.
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DMW, Oman boost labor cooperation for OFWs

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the government of Oman are enhancing labor cooperation to improve the welfare and protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), including creating more job opportunities in various sectors.
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8 Filipino seafarers repatriated after Red Sea attack, search for 13 missing crew continues

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced Tuesday that eight Filipino seafarers from the M/V Eternity C, which was attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, have safely arrived in Saudi Arabia and were repatriated back to the Philippines on Wednesday.
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17 Filipino crew repatriated after Yemen attack

All 17 Filipino crew members from the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MV Magic Seas, which was attacked by Houthi rebels in Yemen on July 6, have been safely repatriated.
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DMW suspends licenses after MV Eternity C attack

The Department of Migrant Workers has suspended the licenses of a manning agency and its principal following the sinking of MV Eternity C off Yemen's coast after an attack by Houthi militants.
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Houthi attack kills at least two, sinks MV Eternity C with 17 Filipinos missing

The Department of Migrant Workers confirmed on Tuesday that Houthi militants attacked two foreign-flagged vessels with mostly Filipino crews off Yemen.
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72 OFWs repatriated from Israel since conflict

Thirteen overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were initially repatriated from Israel on Friday, July 4, due to rising tensions in the Middle East.
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31 OFWs repatriated from Middle East, receive PHP150K support

The repatriation of 31 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the Middle East, initially delayed due to airspace restrictions following Iran's attack on a US military base in Doha, resumed with their arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 via Qatar Airways flight QR 934 and additional flights on Thursday.
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