MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed the appointment of Hans Leo Cacdac as secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

The Commission, composed of several lawmakers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, confirmed the appointment in its plenary session Tuesday.

"The DMW Family congratulates Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac on his confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers. We are confident that with your continued guidance, the DMW can significantly impact and transform the lives of our overseas Filipino workers and their families", the department said in a Facebook post.