KUDOS TO THESE INDIVIDUALS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE -- 1. TOMAS I. LACANTARA. 2. MARCIANO A. PAYNOR JR. Thank you Sirs for your invaluable contributions in the service of the people! 1. Tomas I. Alcantara - “During his nine year tenure as undersecretary, he emphasized the development of the CALABARZON area. His vision and efforts were rightfully rewarded. In 2011, 17.4% of the Philippine output came from this region, second only to the National Capitol Region. In the last year alone, major Japanese manufacturing companies like Murata, Canon, Brother, Furukawa Electric, Lion, Ibiden and Cemedine opened new factories. Next month, I am going to the opening ceremonies of Bandai and Fuji Film Optical. Epson, Toshiba, Suzuki, NDEC, Tsukiden and Terumo expanded their facilities. ALL THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED IF TOMMY HAD NOT PERSEVERED… 2. Marciano A. Paynor Jr. - In the long history of those who have occupied the position of chief of protocol I can say that he belongs to the best of them and that to me he was one of the few who understood the nuances of diplomatic protocol. That has meant sometimes rubbing off some people in the presidential party who have a different notion of diplomatic order of precedence. In the context of presidential state visits, he is THE AUTHORITY in the Philippines.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 05:39:28 +0000