DA usec retiring from public service

MANILA, Philippines — Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban has opted to retire from government service, more than a year after he returned to the Department of Agriculture (DA) and more than a month after President Marcos appointed Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. as secretary of agriculture.

Panganiban took his oath on Aug. 12, 2022 and will remain in the DA until the end of this month.

He had served as DA secretary during the presidencies of Joseph Estrada and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Laurel gave special recognition to Panganiban – who led 18 retirees during the 2023 Pasasalamat Awarding Ceremony at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management Convention Hall – for serving the department for 45 years.
“He has since served our nation with singular distinction, intelligence and honor. He is recognized throughout Southeast Asia for his outstanding professionalism and achievements both in agriculture and in public administration,” Laurel said.
Panganiban chose to retire amid the ongoing reorganization at the DA.

Laurel earlier appointed Genevieve Velicaria-Guevarra as head of DA Consumer Affairs, previously occupied by former DA assistant secretary Kristine Evangelista.
He also signed Special Order 1360 designating Alvin John Balagbag as head executive assistant and chief of staff, replacing assistant secretary Rex Estoperez.

Laurel also issued Special Order 1369 appointing Roger Navarro as officer-in-charge of the Office of Undersecretary for Operations. Navarro previously served as special assistant to National Food Authority Administrator Roderico Bioco.