Ambassador Modena gets new Israel assignment

Antonio de la Cruz Modena of Romblon, Romblon has been appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as the next Philippine Ambassador to Israel. The appointment has yet to be confirmed by the Senate before he can start on this new assignment in January.

Tony is the oldest son of the late Mansueto and Socorro Modena who were both teachers of Romblon Elementary School. He graduated from Romblon High School in 1965 and was the editor-in-chief of the school publication, The Marble, when he was a senior with RDL-CLEAR founder Ishmael Fabicon as the adviser.

Aside from Modena, the province is proud to have produced two more Ambassadors: Willy Gaa is the current Philippine Ambassador to China while Clem Montesa is assigned to Belgium.

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Momie Fadri Fano