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GMA Network
21-05-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
OWWA exec sacked over 'anomalous' land acquisition deal — Palace
Malacañang said Wednesday that Overseas Workers Welfare Administration deputy administrator Emma Sinclair was also removed from her post over the alleged anomalous land acquisition deal entered into by former OWWA administration Arnell Ignacio. This was disclosed by Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro during a press briefing. Castro said Sinclair was sacked from her post due to loss of trust and confidence in relation to the P1.4 billion land acquisition deal. ''Maliban po diyan, mayroon pa pong isa na makakasama, ang deputy [administrator] na si Emma Sinclair, pareho po silang tinanggal. Hindi po sila pinagresign,'' Castro said. (Aside from [Arnell Ignacio], there is another one, Deputy Administrator Emma Sinclair. Both were fired, they were not asked to resign.) Castro said this should serve as a warning to all public servants that they will all be fired if they do not fulfill their duties to the public. Ignacio earlier said he will speak at the proper forum. GMA News Online has reached out to Sinclair for her side but she has yet to reply as of posting time. The Department of Migrant Workers earlier said it is gathering more information about the anomalous deal, which was supposedly not authorized by the OWWA board, before filing appropriate cases against those involved. The P1.4-billion land purchase deal under Ignacio's leadership was supposed to be for a halfway house or dormitory-type accommodation of overseas Filipino workers to be located near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1, OWWA administrator Patricia Yvonne "PJ" Caunan. The DMW is still reviewing whether the project should push through or not, Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
Glasgow Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Music fans buzzing after bumping into Olly Murs in Glasgow
Emma Sinclair and Chloe Banning met Olly Murs outside the plush Blythswood Square Hotel ahead of his huge gig at the OVO Hydro this evening (Friday, May 2). The British superstar will be performing at the Finnieston venue alongside Blue. He will also be hosting a gig at the venue on Thursday, May 22, as well. Emma Sinclair posing alongside the much-loved singer (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Huge singer to host Glasgow gig with special guests After bumping into the singer, the excited pair said it was 'great meeting him'. The duo, who are heading to his gig tonight, said: "It was great meeting Olly, he always has lots of time for his fans, even after so many years, and I'm looking forward to seeing his show in Glasgow." Olly, 40, rose to fame after starring on the sixth series of the TV talent show The X Factor in 2009. (Image: Newsquest) In the programme, the talented musician came second, however, he has since gone on to have an incredibly successful music career. He is known for his top hits such as Dance with Me Tonight, Up, That Girl, Heart Skips a Beat, and You Don't Know Love. The English star is also known for his mega hit alongside Flo Rida, Troublemaker, which has amassed over 500million listens on Spotify. READ MORE: Talented singer-songwriter announced Glasgow concert Olly will be hosting his Glasgow gig after recently cancelling two UK shows. The pop star apologised to fans with tickets for his Hull and Brighton arena concerts in England in a statement after a 'stomach bug ripped through' his band. While announcing the devastating news, Olly said he was 'working hard' to reschedule dates for the two gigs.
