Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala has recently sworn in Dr. Felix Ayson, as the new chief of the Aquaculture Department (AQD) of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC), in Tigbauan, Iloilo. Ayson will serve a two-year term. He replaced Dr. Joebert Toledo, who has served as AQD chief since 2006. Ayson was selected based on the results of a search process facilitated by the Department of Agriculture. President Benigno Aquino 3rd finally endorsed him and the SEAFDEC Council affirmed his nomination.

Libril, M. (2012, July 30). New SEAFDEC division chief sworn into office. The Manila Times, p. A7.