Duterte accepts Montano’s resignation as CEO of Tourism Promotions Board

Cesar Montano

Cesar Montano (File photo from Philippine Daily Inquirer)

President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted the resignation of Cesar Montano as chief operating officer of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB).

“Yes he has accepted it,” Special Assistant to the President Christophet “Bong” Go said in a text message on Monday night.

In his In his resignation letter, Montano said his courtesy resignation was “effective immediately.”

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat also confirmed Montano’s resignation.

Montano resigned on Monday amid his controversial “Buhay Carinderia” project. /atm

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