PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Aileen Mendiola-Rau as the new Philippine ambassador to Israel, replacing Pedro Laylo Jr., the country’s current ambassador to the said nation.
Alongside this, Emmanuel Fernandez was named the new ambassador to Pakistan, with jurisdiction over Afghanistan, while Ezzedin Tago was designated as the Special Envoy of the President to Saudi Arabia to address migrant workers’ concerns.
In the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), veteran journalist and former DWIZ news director Alex Calda, and Nicole Poyaoan were introduced as the new directors.
In the energy sector, Adrian Ferdinand Sugay was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine National Oil Company Exploration Corporation (PNOCEC).
Meanwhile, Ma. Arlene Borja was assigned as the Executive Director of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas.
It was also revealed that President Marcos has appointed new officials in other government agencies.
These appointees are expected to bring renewed energy and excellence to their respective fields of public service.
