By Ronron
August 6, 2007
Former Tarlac Congressman Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. will take over the Defense portfolio Wednesday from National Security Adviser (NSA) Norberto Gonzales, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Monday).
Teodoro, who came from a vacation in the United States following his stint at the Lower House of Representatives, will formally assume the top Defense post in simple ceremonies at Camp Aguinaldo at 11am.
Teodoro was named by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo over a month ago as the next Defense Secretary following the re-assignment of Secretary Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. to the Department of Public Works and Highways.
A lawyer by profession, Teodoro served the 1st District of Tarlac for three terms from 1998 to 2007. He is a Colonel reservist of the Philippine Air Force.
Teodoro arrived in the country last Saturday.
With his arrival, Gonzales will concentrate again on his main job as NSA./DMS
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