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THREAD: More officials were appointed to key positions in the Migrant Workers Department.

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration wants more engagement with OFWs.

@iampinkywebb speaks to OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio on #TheSource | LIVE bit.ly/3QeWoId

OWWA Administrator Ignacio says he is currently under quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19

OWWA Administrator Ignacio: I have discovered a unique love for OFWs. It's like taking care of my family. Nagka-expansion ako.

OWWA Administrator Ignacio: Following Hans Cacdac, I have big shoes to fill. That man is nuclear-powered. Hindi ko alam kung kailan natutulog yan.

OWWA Administrator Ignacio on his first order of business: When OFWs come, they should feel like they're coming home, that this is their sanctuary... They should have something good to remember.

OWWA Administrator Ignacio: President Marcos ordered us to extend care to OFWs' families, especially their children

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OWWA Administrator Ignacio: We will expand info campaign down to barangays

OWWA Administrator Ignacio says the mechanism to deal with complaints is in place: OFWs can easily reach me... We have a 24/7 hotline — 1348.

He urges OFWs to provide their name, contact number, and location.

OWWA Administrator Ignacio: We're monitoring the situation between China and Taiwan. We're ready to mobilize teams if tension escalates.

OWWA Administrator Ignacio: I'd like our OFWs to always cherish the memory of their experience with OWWA, na may nagaalaga sa kanila at may kakampi sila

OWWA Administrator Ignacio: When OFWs arrive in a foreign country, the daunting loneliness sets in. From that point, OWWA will be around.

OWWA Administrator Ignacio urges OFWs to check the OWWA website: We have so many programs there that benefit you