Noynoy reappoints Gaa as RP envoy to US By Michaela P. del Callar 10/26/2010

Noynoy reappoints Gaa as RP envoy to US

By Michaela P. del Callar 10/26/2010

Four months after issuing his executive order that directed all politically-appointed ambassadors who were co-terminus with President Gloria Arroyo to resign, President Aquino appears to have failed in filling up these ambassadorial positions and has even resorted to reappointing Arroyo’s political ambassadors.

Aquino has temporarily retained Ambassador Willy Gaa as the country’s envoy to the United States after his earlier appointee declined the position due to “policy differences,” Department of Foreign Affairs insiders said yesterday.

Gaa, a career diplomat who is already due for recall, was asked by Aquino to remain in his post for at least six months “until a suitable replacement is found,” sources said.

Gaa has been assigned abroad for already eight years, which is two years in excess of the required six-year tour of duty for Philippine diplomats..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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