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| Labatt Chavez and Congen Israel make the 'home' sign to signify MWO's role as OFWs' 'tahanan' abroad |
After nearly a year of not having a labor attaché at the helm, the Migrant Workers Office in Hong Kong has finally acquired a new head of post.
According to MWO’s Facebook post on Sunday, Jan. 4, lawyer Cesar L. Chavez, Jr. has assumed the post of the Philippines’ labor attaché to Hong Kong since arriving in the city on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025.
He was welcomed by Consulate officers and staff led by Consul General Romulo Israel, Jr. who stands as the Philippines' top representative in Hong Kong.
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Chavez succeeded Atty Melchor Dizon who started serving as labor attaché in Hong Kong on Feb 23, 2020, and should have retired earlier, but was extended until January last year after his original intended successor was promoted to a higher position in the DMW. Assistant labor attaché Tony Villafuerte was appointed officer-in-charge in the interim.
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| Ex-Labatt Mel Dizon retired a year ago |
According to the MWO post, Labor Attache Chavez has been in public service for 27 years, 13 years of which he served overseas, and 14 years with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).
Before moving to Hong Kong, he served as labor attaché in Taiwan for eight years (2017-2025) and before this, in Kuwait (2013-2016). He also served as welfare officer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 2009 to 2012.
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On his first day at work, Chavez assured OFWs in Hong Kong that during his watch, the MWO will further strengthen and improve its programs and services for them.
No other background information on the new labatt was made in the post, but the statement said Chavez’ appointment at MWO Hong Kong reflected the Department of Migrant Workers’ commitment to protecting and promoting the welfare of OFWs.
