DoE’s Lotilla quits, replaced by Reyes

Ex-Manila mayor takes over DENR

By Lira Dalangin-Fernandez

INQUIRER.net
Last updated 02:56pm (Mla time) 07/18/2007

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MANILA, Philippines -- Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla has resigned and has been replaced by Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes, Malacañang announced Wednesday.

Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita did not disclose the reasons for Lotilla’s resignation but said the energy chief had wanted to quit since last year.

Reyes will be replaced by former Manila mayor Jose “Lito” Atienza, Ermita added.