New CCP president named

MANILA, Philippines - Former ambassador to Spain Isabel Caro Wilson is the new president of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). Elected by the Board of Trustees last week, Wilson was presented to the CCP staff during their general assembly last Dec. 8 by CCP chair Emily Abrera.

Wilson is chairman of the board of several companies, and director of the Asian Cultural Council of the Philippines and other organizations.

For having served with distinction as ambassador, the Spanish government conferred on her the Gran Cruz de la Banda de Isabela la Catolica. The Department of Foreign Affairs awarded her the Gawad Mabini, Dakilang Kamanong. She was also a Premio Zobel awardee.

Wilson, who has been a trustee of the CCP for six years, promised to uphold transparency and the true spirit of service in the arts and culture sector.