New Philippine Foreign Secretary Takes Oath
United Press International
MANILA —
Raul Manglapus was sworn in Friday as foreign secretary, taking his oath of office from President Corazon Aquino in the presidential palace guest house.
Manglapus, 69, resigned Oct. 9 from the 24-member Senate to replace Vice President Salvador Laurel who resigned his position as foreign secretary because of differences with Aquino over handling of the Communist insurgency.
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