Manila, Oct. 1 -- Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac has assured full support for the family of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Kuwait who was meted out a death penalty over the demise of her employer's child.

In an interview at the DMW head office in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday, Cacdac said the department wanted to make sure that their mother's case will not compromise the welfare of the OFWs' two minor children.

"I met them, they were here in my office, and of course, they really need the support. Sabi ko nga kanina, hindi dapat maapektuhan yung bata sa kung ano man kinasapitan ng ginawa ng OFWs abroad (As I said earlier, the child should not be affected by whatever happens to OFWs abroad)," he said.

"The children are t...