PH ambassador to China clears CA
By Norman Bordadora
The country’s ambassador to China led the diplomats whose appointments were confirmed by the Commission on Appointments Wednesday.
The country’s ambassador to China led the diplomats whose appointments were confirmed by the Commission on Appointments Wednesday.
The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary for Policy Erlinda Basilio as new ambassador to China, the DFA said in a statement.
President Benigno Aquino named a senior diplomat as ambassador to Beijing Wednesday, saying it showed Manila was serious about resolving a tense standoff over territory in the South China Sea.
China on Wednesday welcomed the appointment of Erlinda Basilio as the new Philippine ambassador to China, saying that Beijing was hoping her appointment would contribute to the advancement of the two countries’ strained bilateral relations.
