Ernesto Abella appointed as DFA undersecretary
In this Oct. 28, 2016 file photo, presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella and then Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano chat before the start of the press briefing at Malacañan. PPD/King Rodriguez, file
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed his former spokesperson, Ernesto Abella, as undersecretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
The appointment paper released Thursday was dated October 27, the same day rumors came out that Abella would be replaced. Malacañang initially denied them.
Appointment paper of new Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ernesto Abella
On October 28, Duterte announced that human rights lawyer and former Kabayan party-list Rep. Harry Roque will be his new spokesman.
Abella will now be working under Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano.
Following the appointment of Roque, Abella said that the tough-talking solon would be "more than adequate" as his replacement.
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