DMW Recalls Labor Attaché in LA Amid Flood Probe

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 after she was mentioned in a privilege speech by Sen. Panfilo Lacson concerning the anomalous flood control projects.

- By Rhodina Villanueva

"Today, we have issued a recall order for Labor Attaché Maglanque to be able to go home and face the investigation," Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac said in a statement.

"No penalty has been imposed yet, but it is important for her to answer the questions, not only those coming from the DMW but also from any other investigations that may be necessary," he added.

Cacdac stressed that the recall is a procedural step to allow Maglanque to respond to the allegations in the Philippines.

"She will only be facing the investigation," Cacdac added.

However, Lacson yesterday said there was no need for DMW to recall Maglanque from her post.

"In faimess to Macy Monique Maglanque, her recall may not be necessary. While she was the president of MBB Properties in 2024, she has no stake in the Globalcrete Builders that bagged billions in the DPWH projects, including the P2.195B for flood control projects in Bulacan and at least one is found to be substandard," Lacson told The STAR yesterday.

"The point I raised in my privilege speech is the propriety, at the very least, on the part of ex-Sec. Bonoan, and the violation of law by Mayor Maglanque in not divesting," he added.

Maglanque was named as the daughter of Candaba, Pampanga Mayor Rene Maglanque, who has business ties with resigned Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Manuel Bonoan.

Mayor Maglanque's Globalcrete Builders bagged P2.195-billion flood control projects from 2018 to 2024, according to Lacson.

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