Aquino nominates new ambassador to Pakistan

By: Kristine Angeli Sabillo - 10 years ago

Daniel R. Espiritu. PHOTO from https://www.dfa.gov.ph

President Benigno Aquino III has nominated the replacement of Domingo Lucenario Jr., the Philippine ambassador to Pakistan who died in a helicopter crash last May 8.

READ: Norwegian, Philippine envoys among 7 dead in Pakistan chopper crash

A copy of the list of Aquino’s new appointments included Daniel R. Espiritu, “nominated as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.”

The date of nomination was May 4.

Espiritu was the former deputy consul general of the Philippine consulate in Los Angeles. His last designation was as director of the of the Department of Foreign Affairs’ division on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Political Security Community.

Lucenario and other diplomats were scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif when the helicopter they were riding crashed. He was killed along with Norwegian ambassador Leif Larsen and five others. His remains arrived in the Philippines on Wednesday morning.

Espiritu was only one of the 45 officials recently appointed or nominated (papers signed May 4 or 5, 2015) by Aquino. Below is the complete list:

Hon. Toni Angeli V. Coo — Chief Privatization Officer, Privatization and Management Office, Department of Finance — May 4, 2015
Hon. Kenneth Y. Hartigan-Go — Undersecretary, Department of Health — May 4, 2015
Hon. Katherine B. Brimon — Acting Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor and Employment — May 4, 2015
Hon. Bienadel Elizabeth E. Yap — Assistant Secretary, Department of Public Works and Highways — May 4, 2015
Hon. Mildred Yovela S. Umali-Hermogenes — Undersecretary, Office of the Chief Presidential Legal Council, Office of the President — May 4, 2015
Hon. Benjie D. Zabala — Director III, Office of the Political Adviser, Office of the President — May 4, 2015
Constancio R. Vingno, Jr. — Nominated as Ambassador and Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Arab Emirates —May 4, 2015
Daniel R. Espiritu — Nominated as Ambassador and Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan — May 4, 2015
Hon. Lyn C. Ebora-Cacha — Judge, RTC, Branch 82, Quezon City — May 5, 2015
Hon. Marilou D. Runes-Tamang — Judge, RTC Branch 98, Quezon City — May 5, 2015
Hon. Mitushealla R. Manzaner-Casiño — Judge, RTC, Branch 228, Quezon City — May 5, 2015
Hon. Cleto R. Villacorta III — Judge, RTC, Branch 229, Quezon City — May 5, 2015
Hon. Maria Gilda T. Loja-Pangilinan — Judge, RTC, Branch 230, Quezon City — May 5, 2015
Hon. Irene M. Isaac — Deputy Director General, TESDA — May 5, 2015
Hon. Florabelle U. Uy-Tap — Acting Deputy Executive Director III, Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries, DA — May 5, 2015
Hon. Elvin Ivan Y. Uy — Assistant Secretary, Department of Education — May 5, 2015
Evelyn D. Austria-Garcia — Nominated as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste — May 5, 2015
Maria Fe T. Pangilinan — Nominated as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Hungary — May 5, 2015
Hon. George R. Francisco, Jr. — Member, Board of Directors, LBP Insurance Brokerage, Inc. — May 5, 2015
Hon. Celia La Madrid Dy — Member, Representing the Employers Sector, Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board, Region II, National Wages and Productivity Commission, DOLE — May 5, 2015
Mr. Gilbert S. Suares — President/CEO of the Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation (PADC), DOTC — May 5, 2015
Hon. Rene G. Abad — Member, Board of Directors, Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation — May 5, 2015
Hon. Tomas Carmelo T. Araneta — Member, Board of Directors, Philippine National Railways, DOTC — May 5, 2015
Hon. Noel M. Macalalad — Assistant Secretary, DSWD — May 5, 2015
Hon. Josephine C. Leyesa — Local Government Operations Officer VIII, DILG — May 5, 2015
Hon. Nora M. Uy — Member, Professional Regulatory Board for Professional Teachers, Professional Regulatory Commission — May 5, 2015
Florencio F. Sunico, Jr. — Director IV, TESDA — May 5, 2015
Hon. Roy M. Abaya — Acting Director IV, Department of Agriculture — May 5, 2015
Hon. Vero B. Librojo — Acting Director IV, Department of Agriculture — May 5, 2015
Carlos L. Magnaye — Acting Director IV, Department of Agriculture — May 5, 2015
Hon. Zenaida M. Villegas — Acting Director IV, Department of Agriculture — May 5, 2015
Hon. Angelito A. Ilano — Director II, Parole and Probation Administration, Department of Justice — May 5, 2015
Hon. Benita L. Maramag — Acting Director II, Parole and Probation Administration, Department of Justice — May 5, 2015
Hon. Marissa D. Alquetra — Acting Director II, Parole and Probation Administration, Department of Justice — May 5, 2015
Hon. Paisal D. Abdullah — Special Trade Representative, Philippine Foreign Trade Service Corps, Department of Trade and Industry — May 5, 2015
Hon. John Paul B. Iñigo — Foreign Trade Service Officer I, Philippine Foreign Trade Service Corps, Department of Trade and Industry — May 5, 2015
Hon. Alma F. Argayoso — Foreign Trade Service Officer II, Philippine Foreign Trade Service Corps, Department of Trade and Industry — May 5, 2015
Hon. Benedict Martinez Uy — Foreign Trade Service Officer III, Philippine Foreign Trade Service Corps, Department of Trade and Industry — May 5, 2015
Hon. Magnolia Misolas Uy — Foreign Trade Service Officer III, Philippine Foreign Trade Service Corps, Department of Trade and Industry — May 5, 2015
Hon. Francis Jude S. Lauengco — Director III, National Security Council — May 5, 2015
Hon. Richelieu C. Remandaban — Director III, National Security Council — May 5, 2015
Hon. Maria Graciela G. Gonzaga — Member, for a term expiring on 20 June 2017, Professional Regulatory Board of Medicine, Professional Regulatory Commission — May 5, 2015
Hon. Clarita C. Maaño — Member, for a term expiring on 20 June 2017, Professional Regulatory Board of Medicine, Professional Regulatory Commission — May 5, 2015
Hon. Eleanor J. Galvez — Member, for a term expiring on 20 June 2016, Professional Regulatory Board of Medicine, Professional Regulatory Commission — May 5, 2015
Hon. Eleanor B. Almoro — Member, for a term expiring on 20 June 2016, Professional Regulatory Board of Medicine, Professional Regulatory Commission — May 5, 2015