Bongbong Marcos appoints key DOTr officials

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has appointed key transport officials to lead several attached agencies under the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

The DOTr announced on Wednesday that Marcos named Cesar Chiong as the acting general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority.

For the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, Edgardo Diaz has been appointed as Deputy Director General for Operations, while Manuel Antonio Tamayo will serve as the Deputy Director General for Administration and Finance.

Civil Aeronautics Board Executive Director Carmelo Arcilla will remain the agency’s chief, DOTr said.

Meanwhile, the Office for Transportation Security will be under a new Administrator, Ma. O Ranada Aplasca.

Marcos appointed Hernani Nieves Fabia as the new administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority.

DOTr said these appointments were enclosed in an appointment letter signed by Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez.

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