Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque is a Filipino business executive and government official who is serving as acting Philippine Secretary of Trade and Industry since 2024. Prior to her appointment as acting secretary by President Bongbong Marcos, she served as an undersecretary at the Department of Trade and Industry.[1]
Cristina Aldeguer-Roque | |
|---|---|
 Aldeguer-Roque in 2024 | |
| Secretary of Trade and Industry Acting | |
| Assumed office August 3, 2024 | |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos Jr. |
| Preceded by | Alfredo E. Pascual |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maria Cristina Aldeguer |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University (BS) |
| Occupation | Government official, business executive |
| Profession | Businesswoman |
Early life and education
editMaria Cristina Aldeguer Roque completed her primary education at Colegio de San Agustin in Makati and De La Salle Santiago Zobel School in Alabang, where she also attended her secondary education. She pursued higher education at De La Salle University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management Engineering with a minor in Chemical Engineering.[2]
Career
editBusiness career
editAldeguer-Roque has been the CEO and president of the Kamiseta group of companies. Under her leadership, she launched and developed the clothing brand Kamiseta, which has been in operation for over 30 years.[3]
Government service
editPrior to her appointment as acting secretary, Aldeguer-Roque served as an undersecretary at the Department of Trade and Industry. On August 2, 2024, President Bongbong Marcos appointed her as acting secretary of Trade and Industry, succeeding Alfredo Pascual.[4]
Aldeguer-Roque represented the Philippines at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Peru in November 2024 after President Bongbong Marcos decided not to attend in order to address a series of typhoons affecting the Philippines then.[5]
References
edit- ^ de Castro Jr., Isagani (2024-08-03). "Who is Cris Aldeguer-Roque, the new DTI chief?". Rappler. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ Ted Cordero (August 2, 2024). "Marcos names Aldeguer Roque as acting DTI secretary". GMA Integrated News.
- ^ Sarao, Zacarian (2024-08-02). "Marcos names Cristina Aldeguer-Roque as acting DTI chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "DTI welcomes Acting Secretary Cristina Roque, bids farewell to outgoing Chief Fred Pascual". Department of Trade and Industry Philippines. 2024-08-03. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ Luisa Cabato (November 7, 2024). "Marcos on APEC Summit". Inquirer.net.
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