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Lopez 'the right man' to lead DOTr – LTO exec
Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief Atty. Vigor Mendoza congratulated Atty. Giovanni "Banoy" Lopez on his appointment as the new Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), calling it a "well-deserved" promotion.
Mendoza expressed confidence that Lopez is the "right man" to spearhead reforms aimed at improving the Philippine transportation system.
Lopez's extensive experience and "deep institutional knowledge" in the transportation sector were highlighted as key qualifications for his new role.
The appointment of Lopez to lead the DOTr aligns with President Marcos' "Bagong Pilipinas" agenda.
Lopez officially took over the DOTr leadership from former Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday.
Previously, Lopez served as the undersecretary for administration, finance, and procurement at the DOTr, and held senior roles in railway, aviation, and maritime infrastructure projects.
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