Maria Zenaida "Naida" Arteche Benedicto Angping is a Filipina politician who served as the Secretary of the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) from June 30, 2022, to December 2, 2022, under the administration of President Bongbong Marcos. She previously represented Manila's 3rd congressional district in the House of Representatives from 2007 to 2016.[2]
Naida Angping | |
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| Ambassador of the Philippines to France[1] | |
Designate | |
| Assuming office TBD | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Succeeding | Junever M. Mahilum-West |
| Secretary of the Presidential Management Staff | |
Ad interim | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – December 2, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jesus Melchor Quitain |
| Succeeded by | Elaine T. Masukat (Acting) |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 3rd district | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Miles Roces |
| Succeeded by | Yul Servo Nieto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ma. Zenaida Arteche Benedicto |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations | NPC (until 2018) |
| Spouse | Harry Angping |
Early Life and Education
editBefore entering politics, Zenaida Benedicto gained prominence as a beauty pageant contestant and was crowned Miss Caltex on December 19, 1969.[3][4]
Angping later became a close aide to Leyte Governor Benjamin Romualdez, the brother of Imelda Marcos.[5]
Political Career
editHouse of Representatives
editAngping served as the representative of Manila's 3rd congressional district from 2007 to 2016.[6]
In the 2004 Philippine House of Representatives elections, she was initially considered a substitute candidate for her husband, Harry Angping, following his withdrawal from the race. However, the substitution was disallowed due to her husband’s disqualification on citizenship issues, and Miles Roces was declared the winner.[7][8]
Angping attempted a political comeback in the 2019 Manila local elections but was defeated by her successor, Yul Servo.
Presidential Management Staff
editShe was selected to head the Presidential Management Staff as its secretary under the administration of President Bongbong Marcos.[5] On December 2, 2022, Angping requested for "some personal time off," which the president granted;[9] she would later officially quit from the post in January 2023 for personal reasons.[10]
Diplomatic Appointment
editOn January 13, 2023, President Bongbong Marcos nominated Angping as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the French Republic. The Commission on Appointments received her nomination on January 17, 2023.[11]
Personal life
editZenaida Angping is married to former Manila 3rd District Representative Harry Angping.[12]
References
edit- ^ Unite, Betheena (January 19, 2023). "Marcos appoints Angping as France envoy". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ^ Andrade, Jeannette (May 31, 2022). "Bongbong Marcos names 5 more members of his Cabinet". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Jarque, Edu (October 17, 2011). "Miss Caltex: Walking the Ramp of History". The Philippine Star.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (June 8, 2011). "A misty-eyed look at Miss Caltex beauties". The Philippine Star.
- ^ a b Buan, Lian (May 30, 2022). "Naida Angping will head Marcos' Presidential Management Staff". Rappler. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Andrade, Jeannette (May 31, 2022). "Bongbong Marcos names 5 more members of his Cabinet". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Sison, Bebot Jr.; Felipe, Cecille Suerte (May 11, 2004). "Comelec disqualifies Angping; substitution disallowed". The Philippine Star.
- ^ G.R. No. 167499 (September 15, 2005), "Miles Andrew Mari Roces vs. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal and Maria Zenaida B. Ang Ping", Lawphil
- ^ Gita-Carlos, Ruth Abbey (December 3, 2022). "President grants Angping's request for 'personal time'". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ Bajo, Anna Felicia (January 24, 2023). "Marcos: Ex-PMS chief Angping quit for personal reasons". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ^ Unite, Betheena (January 19, 2023). "Marcos appoints Angping as France envoy". Manila Bulletin.
- ^ Amargo, Gemma (May 6, 2004). "Harry Angping inatras ang kandidatura" [Harry Angping withdraws candidacy]. The Philippine Star (in Filipino). Retrieved June 21, 2022.