Current, former Treasury chiefs set to switch posts

MANILA, Philippines - Former Treasurer Roberto Tan may take up his post again once he returns to the Philippines from his two-year stint at the World Bank, Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima said yesterday.

Purisima said Tan will “most likely” replace current National Treasurer Rosalia de Leon as the latter may take on a job at the World Bank before the year ends.

“We haven’t finalized the movements yet but this will be a good opportunity for Treasurer Lea to gain a new perspective as a director for the Philippines at the World Bank,” Purisima told reporters yesterday.

“Obviously, we need an appointment… but it’s only a question of paperwork,” Purisima said.