National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan (right) administers the oathtaking of regional development group’s (RDG) new assistant secretary Agnes Tolentino on July 23, 2024. Tolentino is a veteran in public service, having served as the regional director for the NEDA Regional Office in CALABARZON prior to her appointment and boasting a career executive service office (CESO) rank III accreditation.