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New DFA chief: Who is Enrique Manalo?
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed career diplomat Enrique Manalo as the new Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), replacing Teodoro Locsin Jr.
Manalo, a seasoned diplomat, took his oath of office before President Marcos Jr. on Friday.
He is the first career diplomat to head the DFA in almost two decades, following Delia Domingo Albert.
Manalo previously served as the acting DFA secretary from March to May 2017.
Prior to his appointment, he was the Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York from 2020 to June 2022.
He also served as Undersecretary for Policy of the DFA and was the top diplomat to the United Kingdom from 2011 to 2016.
Manalo is known for his calm handling of diplomatic crises, including the South China Sea disputes.
His appointment comes at a critical time for the Philippines, with a new administration and ongoing territorial disputes with China.
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