DMW’s Ople to take two-week wellness break

Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople will temporarily step away from her duties to grieve the passing of her two elder brothers.

On Tuesday, Ople confirmed the death of ex-Hagonoy mayor Felix "Toti" Ople and former journalist, Blas Ople Jr., who both succumbed to lung cancer.

Ople said she requested a two-week break from President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to grieve over her loss and be with her family while looking after her own wellness needs.

"I profusely thank President Marcos Jr. for not just granting my request but also for conveying his personal condolences,” the Secretary said in a statement.

"Our family lost two good men within a span of five days. They are now in a much better place, free from pain and reunited with our beloved parents and brother, Raul,” she said. — Sundy Locus/RSJ, GMA Integrated News