Perfecto Yasay Jr.
Filipino politician (1947–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Perfecto Rivas Yasay Jr. (January 27, 1947 – June 12, 2020) was a Philippine government official who served as Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines under the Duterte administration in an ad interim basis from June 30, 2016, until March 8, 2017, the rejection of his appointment by the Commission on Appointments over eligibility concerns resulting from questions on his citizenship.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Rivas and the surname or paternal family name is Yasay.
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Perfecto Yasay Jr. | |
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Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ad Interim | |
In office June 30, 2016 – March 8, 2017[1] | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Jose Rene Almendras (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Enrique Manalo (Acting) |
Chairman of Securities and Exchange Commission | |
In office 1995–2000 | |
President | Fidel Ramos Joseph Estrada |
Preceded by | Manuel G. Abello |
Succeeded by | Lilia R. Bautista |
Personal details | |
Born | Perfecto Rivas Yasay Jr. (1947-01-27)January 27, 1947 Kidapawan, Philippines |
Died | June 12, 2020(2020-06-12) (aged 73) San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Political party | Bangon (2009–2020) |
Other political affiliations | Aksyon (until 2009) |
Spouse | Cecile Joaquin |
Alma mater | Central Philippine University (BA) University of the Philippines Diliman (LL.B) |
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He served as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and was Bangon Pilipinas Party's vice-presidential candidate in the 2010 Philippine elections, running alongside Eddie Villanueva.[2]