ANTIQUE – Former mayor Jonathan Tan of Pandan, Antique formally assumed his office as the new Undersecretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Tan took his oath of office before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Jan. 12.
“I had the honor of taking my oath presided by PBBM, officially assuming my role as Undersecretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government. I am eagerly prepared to dive headfirst into the challenges that lie ahead. An exciting new beginning, indeed,” said Tan.
Prior to his appointment as a DILG Usec, Tan served as the chairman and administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).
Tan resigned from his post after serving the SBMA for eight months.
Taking over his post as SBMA chairman is Eduardo Aliño, who also took his oath Friday.
This development was welcomed by DILG-Antique.
DILG-Antique provincial director Ace Azarcon said the province is delighted that an Antiqueño has become a representative of a national government agency and that the whole of Region 6 welcomes Tan’s appointment.
Azarcon added that it is both a pride and an opportunity./PN
