In a statement, the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. cited the expertise of Pascual to head the DTI. FFCCCII President Henry Lim Bon Liong issued the statement of support to the beleaguered DTI Secretary on Friday, Dec. 9.
FFCCCII further urged legislators in the CA to expeditiously approve the appointment of Pascual for the “benefit of Philippine socio-economic progress.” Pascual, in an earlier statement on Thursday, Dec. 8, said he will investigate and address the complaints of some employees at the PEZA. Pascual explained that the law distinguishes between the functions of the PEZA Board and that of the PEZA Director General. The Board is mainly concerned with general policies on establishing and maintaining economic zones. The Board Chair is not directly involved in PEZA’s day-to-day operations, such as human resource management, he said.
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