PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. has appointed diplomat and former foreign affairs spokesman Charles Jose as undersecretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
Jose, who served as ambassador to Malaysia, was appointed last October 13, vice Lourdes Yparraguirre.
He is a seasoned diplomat who had previously served as Philippine consul general in Shanghai and Chongqing, both in China, and held other key posts in diplomatic offices in Beijing, Bangkok and Singapore.
He also previously served as DFA spokesman and assistant secretary for public diplomacy.
Jose earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of the Philippines in Diliman and his Master’s degree in Southeast Asian Studies from the National University in Singapore.
Also appointed last October 13 was businessman Manuel Feliciano as a member of the board of directors of the Clark Development Corporation, and engineer Nerie Bueno as assistant secretary for regional operations of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Feliciano will serve the unexpired term of office of Marcelino Malajacan Jr. until June 30, 2024 while Bueno succeeded Ador Canlas.
Also appointed last October 13 were Maridur Rosario as deputy commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue vice Romeo D. Lumagui Jr; Francis Fajar as executive director of the Emergency 911 National Office vice Diosdado Valeroso; Lorenz Fernand Dantes and Rainelda Mendoza, both as Foreign Service Officer Class III; and Gileen Canobas-Manaig and Ina Carme Rugay both as Assistant Regional Adjudicator of the Human Settlements Adjudication Commission.
Also appointed were Department of Trade and Industry Directors IV Marissa Argente and Dindo Nabol, and Provincial Trade and Industry Officers Christian Ted Tungohan and Famelah Racquel Villanueva.
NEW PSG COMMANDER
The President, leading the Presidential Security Group (PSG) Change of Command Ceremony at the PSG Grandstand in Malacañang Park in Manila yesterday, called on the troopers to continue their mandate of safeguarding the country and to support the new leadership under Brig. Gen. Jesus Nelson Morales.
The President said he is looking forward to working with the new PSG commander whom he is confident would be able to do a good job.
“I am confident with your training, your experience, and overall competence that the PSG will continue to fulfill its role of protecting this institution. I certainly look forward to working with you,” Marcos said of Morales, the deputy commander of the Air Force’s (PAF) logistics command prior to his appointment. He also once served as the Deputy Wing Commander of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) Tactical Operations Wing Eastern Mindanao in Davao City.
“I trust that you will fully support Gen. Morales just as you did Gen. Zagala with your hallmark integrity, service, and excellence. Together, let us continue to perform our duties to the best of our abilities. Let us remain steadfast in safeguarding our country so that we can fulfill our sworn duty of providing a peaceful and secure life for every Filipino,” the President told the troopers.
Marcos also thanked former PSG Commander Brig. Gen. Ramon Zagala for his service, including protecting the First Family and ensuring that what he described as “my first and crucial year in the presidency” was safe and sound.
Zagala, who was appointed as the commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Civil Relations Service (CRS), was conferred the Distinguished Service Star for his “valuable and exceptional service he rendered under a position of major responsibility.”
