MALACANÃN PALACE on Monday, Jan. 29, announced President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s latest set of appointees, including two ambassadors and 10 directors.

The President signed the appointment papers of the following individuals last Wednesday, Jan. 24:

  • Ombra T. Jainal, extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the Czech Republic
  • Manuel Antonio J. Teehankee, permanent representative of the Republic of the Philippines to the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland
  • Stanley C. Zambarrano, Director III of the Department of Finance (DoF)
  • Edward L. Cabase, director II of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Department of Transportation (DoTr)
  • Wendell Martin A. Cabrera, Director IV of the Office of Participatory Governance (OPG), Office of the Cabinet Secretary (OCS)
  • Raquel R. Abrantes, Director III of Strategic Action and Response (STAR) Office, OCS
  • Marina C. De Guzman, Director II of Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), DoF
  • Honorato D. Alzate, Director IV of Commission on Higher Education (CHEd).
  • Herminia C. Avila, member of the board of directors of North Luzon Railways Corp. (Northrail)
  • Eduardo S. Quintos IV, member of the board of directors of Northrail
  • Avelino M. Tayag, member of the board of directors of PNOC Exploration Corp.
  • Nanziancino M. Dilay, member of the board of directors of Philippine Pharma Procurement, Inc. (PPPI). — Arjay L. Balinbin