A four-man caretaker committee has been created to oversee government operations while President Duterte is away from the country.
In Special Order No. 460, the President designated Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno, acting Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu, Philippine National Police Deputy Director General Ramon Apolonario and Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Gueverra as members of the caretaker group.
Duterte traveled to Russia to enhance the country’s economic and security relations. He is expected to make a side trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates before returning to the country on May 29.
“To ensure the continuity of government service, it is necessary to constitute a Caretaker Committee which will take care of the day-to-day operations in the Office of the President and oversee the general administration of the Executive Department,” the order read. (Genalyn Kabiling)
