Pinoys in Greece want Ambassador Tiglao out
By Charlie V. Manalo 10/14/2010Filipino workers in Greece have demanded the ouster of the Philippines’ ambassador there whom they accused of overstaying and incompetence.
In a statement, Filipino migrant workers group, Kasapi Hellas, in Athens urged President Aquino not to reappoint Ambassador Rigoberto Tiglao, a political appointee of former President Gloria, who they said “has nothing to show in terms of performance after more than four years” in post.
Tiglao’s term ended last June 30, Arroyo’s last day in office, but he managed to hold on to his post after he and several other Arroyo political diplomats were given until Sept. 30 to wrap up their tour of duty.
Defying the Department of Foreign Affairs order, Tiglao continues to stay in Greece.
At least 200 Filipino picketed the embassy on Sunday, bearing protest placards and armed with megaphones, shouting “alis dyan (go away).”
“Mr.Tiglao has overstayed his ‘tourist visa’ in Greece and must go home immediately,” they noted..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20101014hed5.html
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