Labor Attache Monique Maglanque
Pasay City — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has ordered the recall of Labor Attaché Macy Monique Maglanque, currently assigned in Los Angeles, to allow her to face an investigation following her mention in a privilege speech by Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Chair Senator Panfilo Lacson.
In his speech, Senator Lacson alleged Maglanque’s connection to MBB Global Properties, a company reportedly linked to controversies in flood control projects. While no sanction has been imposed, the DMW stressed its commitment to accountability and transparency, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Executive Order No. 94, which upholds honesty, integrity, good governance, and accountability in public service.
“Ngayong araw, nag-isyu na tayo ng recall order para kay Labor Attaché Maglanque upang makauwi at personal na harapin ang imbestigasyon. Wala pa pong parusang ipinapataw, ngunit mahalaga na siya mismo ay humarap sa mga katanungan—hindi lamang ng DMW kundi maging ng iba pang imbestigasyong kinakailangan. Dahil pinangalanan siya sa privilege speech ng Senate Blue Ribbon Chair, tungkulin natin na sumunod sa proseso at sa atas ng ating Pangulo na papanagutin ang sinumang opisyal kung may alegasyon ng maling gawain o katiwalian,” said Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac.
Secretary Cacdac clarified that the recall is a procedural step to allow Maglanque to respond to the allegations in the Philippines. He emphasized that the DMW respects due process and will fully cooperate with any official inquiry.
“Haharap lamang siya sa imbestigasyon. Ito ay bahagi ng ating paninindigan para sa integridad at pananagutan sa serbisyo publiko,” he added.
The DMW assured the public that it will continue to enforce strict measures to safeguard integrity within its ranks and protect the trust and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
