Aquino swears in new Neda chief, 2 special envoys to China

May 24, 2012 admin No Comments

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III sworn into office Wednesday several newly appointed officials, including special envoys to China Ambassador Domingo Lee and Ambassador Cesar Zalamea, in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall in Malacanang.

Lee and Zalamea’s appointments were seen to improve relations between the Philippines and China that have been locked in a maritime standoff in Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. Read more

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