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Arnell Ignacio | |
|---|---|
 Ignacio in 2019. | |
| Administrator of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration | |
| Assumed office August 10, 2022 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Atty. Hans Leo J. Cacdac |
| Deputy Executive Director and Deputy Administrator of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration | |
| In office January 25, 2018 – February 26, 2019 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Assistant Vice President for Community Relation and Services Department of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation | |
| In office July 7, 2016 – January 25, 2018 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio March 17, 1964 Philippines |
| Political party | Independent (2009–present) |
| Other political affiliations | LDP (2004–2009) |
| Spouse |
Frannie Ignacio (m. 2004) |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Actor, singer, comedian, host |
Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio[2] (born March 17, 1964), known professionally as Arnell Ignacio, is a Filipino television personality, actor, singer-songwriter, and public official.
Ignacio has hosted several shows, like Chibugan Na!, Kwarta o Kahon, GoBingo, Katok Mga Misis, and K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge, and occasional hosts for ASAP and Wil Time Bigtime. He also guest judged for Kakaibang Idol, a special edition of Philippine Idol which was held for contestants with the most notable auditions.[3]
In 2004, he declined offers to run as the running mate of former Mayor Mel Mathay,[4] but later vied for a city council seat in Quezon City's 4th district.
In 2016, he was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Assistant Vice President for Community Relation and Services Department of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).[5] He served in PAGCOR until January 2018 when he was transferred to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to serve as a deputy executive director and deputy administrator.[6] He resigned from his post in February 2019 reportedly for personal reasons.[7][8] In 2022, Ignacio was appointed by President Bongbong Marcos as the new administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.[9]
Ignacio is openly gay.[10]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
engagedwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Arnell Ignacio resigns from OWWA". ABS-CBN News. February 26, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ "Arnell vs. Jennylyn". The Manila Times. August 18, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
franniewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Serato, Arniel (July 8, 2016). "Arnell Ignacio appointed AVP of PAGCOR by President Rodrigo Duterte" (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ Macas, Trisha (January 25, 2018). "Arnel Ignacio moved from PAGCOR to 'preferred' OWWA post". GMA News. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ "OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio resigns". CNN Philippines. February 28, 2019. Archived from the original on April 1, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ Parrocha, Azer (February 27, 2019). "Palace confirms Arnell Ignacio's resignation". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ "Arnell Ignacio named OWWA chief". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ Lo, Ricky. "Arnell is never affected by bullying for being gay". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 10, 2022.