MANILA, Philippines- President Rodrigo Duterte appointed former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Roy Cimatu as the new Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Cimatu’s appointment came after the Commission on Appointment rejected the bid of former DENR secretary Regina “Gina” Lopez.
Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella announced Cimatu’s appointment Monday.
In a statement, Abella said “The Palace announces the appointment of Mr. Roy A. Cimatu as Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources… We are confident that Secretary Cimatu shall faithfully serve the interest of the country and the Filipino people in his capacity as the new DENR Secretary.”
Last year, Duterte appointed Cimatu as special envoy for Overseas Filipino Workers refugees and special envoy to the Middle East.
Cimatu used to serve Davao region as commander of the 6th Infantry Division before he was promoted as AFP Chief of Staff.
Cimatu is a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1970 and served as AFP chief of staff from May to September 2002.-Editha Z. Caduaya/Newsline.ph
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