Noy does a Gloria, appoints DFA chief despite congressional ban By Michaela P. del Callar 02/25/2011

Noy does a Gloria, appoints DFA chief despite congressional ban

By Michaela P. del Callar 02/25/2011

Despite the existence of a constitutional ban for presidents to appoint and swear in a Cabinet official or any presidential appointee while Congress is in session, President Aquino yesterday swore in former US Ambassador Albert del Rosario as acting foreign secretary, immediately filling a vacuum left by Alberto Romulo due to major problems facing Filipino workers in China, Taiwan, quake-hit New Zealand and protests-hit countries of Libya, Yemen and Bahrain.

Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said Del Rosario is a fitting choice to lead the DFA because “he comes with a sterling track record in foreign service to show that he will serve the President and the Republic with integrity and the highest devotion to the democratic principles that underscore all official actions, domestic and foreign.”

“He comes into office at a time filled with many challenges. The President believes that he must be brought to harness at the soonest possible time to be fully briefed and engaged,” Lacierda added in his statement released last night..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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