Former Armed Forces chief Roy Cimatu will remain special envoy to the Middle East only until June 30, 2011, Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. said on Monday.
Ochoa told a radio interview that Cimatu’s appointment was for a “limited period of time,†and the creation of the Overseas Preparedness and Response Team (OPRT) under Executive Order No. 34 replaced the Presidential Middle East Preparedness Committee (PMEPC), which the former military general headed.
“It’s a case by case assessment. In fact, that is the process when it comes to the appointment of all special envoys,†Ochoa explained. “It’s up to the President to determine later, when the appointment expires, to say whether or not he will reappoint or not appoint a special envoy,†he added.
EO 34 expanded the composition of the crisis team and the scope of its responsibilities to allow the government to respond swiftly to the needs of overseas Filipino caught in political uncertainties and natural disasters in their host countries.
Cimatu will serve out his term until June 30 based on his reappointment by President Aquino III when the new administration took over.
Just like any other appointment, the renewal of Cimatu’s designation is subject to the assessment by the Office of the President. (PNA)
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