This news release, dated May 16, 2025, announces the appointment of Patricia Yvonne Caunan as the new Administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
She is currently serving as the Undersecretary for Policy and International Cooperation of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and has extensive experience in international labor policy, particularly in securing better protections for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) through bilateral agreements. The release highlights her legal background and her dedication to the welfare of migrant workers, as well as her hands-on approach and empathy towards the OFW community. The event was marked by her oath-taking before DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac, who expressed his confidence in her ability to lead OWWA effectively. Administrator Caunan's mission is to improve the services provided to OFWs and their families, emphasizing the need for a government that truly supports them.