MARCIANO Paynor is the new Philippine ambassador to the United States. ADVERTISEMENT“I sounded over Paynor,” Duterte told reporters in an ambush interview in Malacanang. Asked if Paynor already accepted the post, the President said “yes.”“He is a seasoned foreign career envoy,” he said. The chief executive said Paynor will be a “good” ambassador, citing his vast experience in the foreign service. Paynor was born and raised in Baguio City and is part of the Class 1971 of the Philippine Military Academy.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 29, 2016 12:49 UTC