Arnell Ignacio resigns from OWWA post

MANILA, Philippines — Comedian and TV host Arnell Ignacio has resigned from his post as deputy administrator at the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).

OWWA Administrator Hans Cacdac confirmed this in a phone interview with INQUIRER.net on Tuesday.

“Meron siyang [Ignacio] resignation letter but it is yet to be accepted,” he said.

Ignacio refused to mention the reason behind his resignation and told INQUIRER.net that he might arrange a press conference about his resignation on March 1.

President Rodrigo Duterte named Ignacio as deputy executive director V of OWWA on Jan. 23, 2018.

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In 2016, Ignacio was appointed as assistant vice president for the community relation and services department of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor).

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Ignacio was also known for actively campaigning for Duterte during the 2016 Presidential polls. /je