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Named as new DFA leader

Enrique Manalo, a seasoned career diplomat, has been named the next head of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Malacanang stated on Friday. The appointment was made by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

Manalo’s appointment was verified by the press secretary in a text message issued to Palace reporters by Beatrix Rose “Trixie” Cruz-Angeles.

“Yes, it has been verified. However, he requested a few days to wrap up business from his former role “said Cruz-Angeles.

Manalo served as the Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) in New York prior to his new position.

In addition, Manalo held the position of acting secretary of foreign affairs from March 9 to May 17, 2017, following the Commission on Appointments’ rejection of the late Perfecto Yasay Jr.’s ad interim appointment.

Since he joined the DFA in 1979, Manalo has worked in the Philippine Foreign Service for more than forty years.

Between 2016 and 2020, he held the position of Undersecretary for Policy at the Foreign Affairs Department.

In addition, from 2011 to 2016, he served as the Philippine ambassador to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, and Luxembourg. From 2010 to 2011, he served as the head of the Philippine mission to the European Union.

From 2003 to 2007, he also served in Geneva, Switzerland, as the Philippine Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Philippine Mission to the UN and Other International Organizations.

From 1979 to 1981, Manalo served as the Special Assistant to the Office of the Deputy Minister in the Philippine Foreign Service, where he started his career.

He served as the Special Assistant to the First Undersecretary of the DFA following his first tour of duty at the Philippine Mission to the UN in Geneva, Switzerland.

After his tenure from 1998 to 2000 as Minister-Counselor of the Philippine Mission to the UN in New York, he also served as the Assistant Secretary for European Affairs.

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