‘Personal reasons’ behind Yumul’s retirement

MANILA, Philippines—Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo said Wednesday that “personal reasons” made Undersecretary Graciano Yumul Jr. seek optional retirement from government service.

“It is with deep regret that I accept the decision of Undersecretary Graciano Yumul Jr. to seek optional retirement from government service due to personal reasons,” Montejo said in a statement issued by Malacañang Palace.

Montejo wished Yumul “all the best in his future planned endeavors.”

“With almost 28 years of service in government, Undersecretary Yumul’s career path as professor, scientist, and executive was marked by excellence and dedication and duly recognized by peers from government, academe and the private sector,” he said.

“Undersecretary Yumul leaves a rich legacy to the Department of Science and Technology for others to follow and emulate,” Montejo said.