MANILA, Philippines — Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. has passed away at the age of 73, his wife confirmed Friday. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. also confirmed the news on Twitter. More important it makes him finally impervious to pain,” Locsin said. Locsin said it was Yasay who recommended him for his job in the United Nations. — Teddy Locsin Jr. (@teddyboylocsin) June 12, 2020Yasay previously served as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from 1995 to 2000.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 12, 2020 02:41 UTC