January 9, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has appointed a new undersecretary following the passing of Deogracias Victor Savellano.
Tiu Laurel issued Special Order No. 11 designating Constante Palabrica as undersecretary for livestock.
“He will perform the functions, duties and responsibilities in concurrent capacity as assistant secretary for swine and poultry,” the order stated.
Savellano died of abdominal aneurysm on Tuesday, according to Agriculture Assistant Secretary and spokesman Arnel de Mesa.
De Mesa said Palabrica would serve as officer-in-charge until President Marcos appoints a permanent undersecretary for livestock.
Tiu Laurel expressed his grief over the passing of Savellano, who was part of the “dream team” at the DA.
The DA dream team is composed of 13 undersecretaries and 14 assistant secretaries.
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