“Sisikapin natin na ipagpatuloy ang mga aral, ang mga simulain, ang mga paraan ng paglilingkod bayan ng ating Kalihim Judy Taguiwalo (We shall try to continue the morals, principles, and way of public service that Secretary Judy Taguiwalo started),” Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officer-in-charge (OIC) and Undersecretary Emmanuel Leyco vowed during the send off activity of the agency for former social welfare chief Judy M. Taguiwalo  held recently at the DSWD Central Office.

Like Prof. Taguiwalo, Usec. Leyco is an educator with expertise in public finance and public policy. He is currently on leave from his teaching post at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) since his designation as DSWD’s Undersecretary for Finance and Administration.

Upon instructions from President Duterte, the Palace announced his designation as OIC last August 18, two days after the Commission on Appointments (CA) rejected the ad interim appointment of Prof. Taguiwalo.

“Bilang OIC, bilin ni President Duterte na hindi maantala ang serbisyo sa mamamayan. Ipagpapatuloy natin ang maagap at mapagkalingang serbisyo. Salamat kay Kalihim Taguiwalo at kay President Duterte para sa kanilang tiwala (Upon the instruction of President Duterte to ensure continuous service to the people, we shall continue the prompt and compassionate service of the DSWD. Thank you to Secretary Taguiwalo and President Duterte for their trust),” DSWD-OIC Leyco said. ###