VITAL for Filipino health-care workers is to be armed not just with medical acumen, but with strong English language skills to ensure safe and effective patient-care delivery. As Senate Committee on Health and Demography chair, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go prioritizes health-care workers’ welfare in the country or abroad.…
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 18: Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) newlyappointed Administrator Arnaldo Arevalo ‘Arnell’ Ignacio, donned in Arab traditional clothing for men (dishdasha), met with Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) officials and Filipino community leaders during his recent visit to
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 18: Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) newlyappointed Administrator Arnaldo Arevalo ‘Arnell’ Ignacio, donned in Arab traditional clothing for men (dishdasha), met with Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) officials and Filipino community leaders during his recent visit to
Arnaldo Arevalo "Arnell" Ignacio (Screengrab from RTVM) MANILA - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has designated television personality Arnaldo Arevalo "Arnell" Ignacio as head of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Malacanang announced on Wednesday. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles confirmed Ignacio's appointment in a statement. "We confirm the appointment of Mr. Ignacio as Executive Director Admin. V of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration," Cruz-Angeles said. Malacanang has yet to release a copy of Ignacio's appointment paper. The OWWA, on its official website, noted that its role is to protect and promote the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. It is also tasked to provide assistance to distressed OFWs and offer livelihood training and programs for their reintegration. In his first State of the Nation Address delivered on July 25, Marcos emphasized the need to set policies and programs aimed a