By Arjay L. Balinbin, Reporter
MALACAÑANG on Thursday announced President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s new appointments, including new officials of the Department of Tourism (DoT).
Mr. Duterte on July 30 signed the appointment papers of Maria Rica C. Bueno as Assistant Secretary of DoT replacing Maria Lourdes F. Japson.
“By virtue hereof, you may qualify and enter upon the performance of the duties of the office, furnishing this Office and the Civil Service Commission with copies of your oath of office,” Ms. Bueno’s appointment letter read.
New Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, who replaced embattled Wanda T. Teo, had asked all undersecretaries and assistant secretaries of the agency last May to tender their courtesy resignations for her to have a free hand in selecting new officials.
The President also signed the appointment of Myra P. Valderrosa-Abubakar as Director IV of DoT.
On July 12, Mr. Duterte signed the appointment of Ricardo P. Bernabe III as member, in an ex-officio capacity, of the Career Executive Service Board (CESB).
“Please note that, as member of the CESB, you shall be under the supervision of the Executive Secretary, and shall be required to consult the latter before voting or deciding on matters that require Presidential attention, and on such matters that affect the rules, regulations, and other guidelines of the CESB,” Mr. Bernabe’s appointment letter read.
