President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially appointed Hans Leo Cacdac as the Secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), marking the end of his seven-month tenure as officer-in-charge since September 2023.
Cacdac assumed the role of officer-in-charge following the passing of former Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople in August last year.
Before his ad interim appointment to the Cabinet, Cacdac held various key positions within the government, including Undersecretary of the DMW, Executive Director V of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Executive Director V of the Philippine Employment Administration (POEA), and Undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
His extensive experience also includes roles such as Deputy Executive Director V of the POEA, Executive Director IV of the National Conciliation Mediation Board-DOLE, Director IV of the Bureau of Labor Relations-DOLE, and Associate Lawyer and Urban Poor Unit Coordinator of the Sentro ng Alternatibong Lingap Panligal (SALIGAN) in the private sector.
Cacdac’s appointment comes at a crucial time for the DMW, as the department plays a vital role in safeguarding the rights and welfare of Filipino migrant workers around the world. His wealth of experience and expertise in labor and migration issues positions him well to lead the department effectively.
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