Tourism Promotions Board COO Montano quits

Actor Cesar D. Montano has stepped down as chief operating officer (COO) of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) amid the controversy over his P80-million promotional project with marketing agency Marylindbert International Inc.
“Yes confirmed,” newly appointed Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said in a text message to Palace reporters on Monday evening, May 21, when sought for comment. — Arjay L. Balinbin