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Hans Leo Cacdac

Hans Leo Cacdac is the Secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines, responsible for advocating and protecting the rights of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) globally. He leads efforts to improve working conditions, secure legal support, and provide humanitarian aid to OFWs facing challenges abroad. Cacdac is actively involved in initiatives such as increasing minimum wages, opening new offices for OFWs, and assisting those on death row in various countries.

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Tue, December 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM

9 Filipino sailors from M/V Eternity C arrive safely in Manila

Nine Filipino sailors, the remaining crew of the M/V Eternity C held hostage by Houthi rebels, have arrived safely in Manila.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM

First Lady inaugurates new OFW lounge at NAIA Terminal 1

A newly improved OFW lounge, funded by the San Miguel Corp.-led New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), has been inaugurated at NAIA Terminal 1.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Two missing OFWs in Hong Kong found safe after hiking trip

The Philippine consulate general in Hong Kong confirmed that two missing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), Imee Mahilum Pabuaya, 24, and Aleli Perez Tibay, 33, have been found safe after not returning to their employers' residences following a hiking trip on October 4.

Wed, October 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM

Kuwait sentences killer of Filipina OFW to 14 years

The perpetrator responsible for the death of Filipina overseas worker Dafnie Nacalaban in Kuwait has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Wed, October 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Croatia offers high-paying jobs to Filipino workers

Croatia is offering high-paying and high-quality jobs for Filipino workers as the government-to-government (G2G) hiring program between Manila and Zagreb officially begins.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Filipino seafarer injured in Houthi attack dies

A Filipino seafarer, who was critically injured in a Houthi rebel attack on the MV Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden on September 29, has died.

Mon, October 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM

DMW Sec: 25 OFWs on death row in various countries

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is actively working to save 25 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) currently on death row in various countries.

Mon, October 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM

DMW to open 13 new offices for OFWs by 2026

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) plans to open 13 new migrant worker offices by 2026 to better serve the estimated 10 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

Sun, October 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM

10 Filipino seafarers arrive after vessel attacked by Houthis

Ten Filipino seafarers who were aboard the Netherlands-flagged MV Minervagracht arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Saturday, October 4, after their vessel was attacked.

Wed, October 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Hong Kong raises minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers by 2.2%

Hong Kong's minimum monthly wage for foreign domestic helpers will increase by 2.2 percent, from HK$4,990 to HK$5,100, effective for contracts signed on or after October 1.