DAVAO CITY (November 19)– Malacañang has terminated the services of three undersecretaries from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) effective November 14, 2018.
In an announcement Monday, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said it is expected that the new secretary of DSWD, former Army chief retired Lt. Gen. Rolando Bautista will bring in his new staff to improve public service.
The President terminated the appointments of Undersecretary for Protective Operations and Programs Group Mae Ancheta-Templa, Undersecretary for Promotive Operations and Programs Group Maria Lourdes Turalde-Jarabe, and Undersecretary for Disaster Response Management Group Hope Hervilla.
In a statement released by DSWD, it indicated that Ancheta-Templa and Turalde-Jarabe vacated their posts following orders from Malacañang. “Both officials did not hesitate to step down from their posts as they are well aware that they serve at the pleasure of the President.”
On the other hand, Hervilla also stepped down after President Duterte had accepted her resignation.
“Indeed, we all serve at the pleasure of the President. We assure the public that the delivery of services will continue,” Assistant Sectary for the Office of the Secretary Glenda Relova said. – Jiann Padillo/ NewsLine
