Rizal Hall, Malacañan Palace 7 April 2014 In a simple ceremony, President Benigno S. Aquino III administered the oath of office to the newly appointed and confirmed ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary, as well as to the appointed officials of several government departments, in Malacañan Palace. They are composed of the following: 1)   Ambassador Joseph Gerard continue reading : Oathtaking of Newly Appointed and Confirmed Ambassadors and Appointed Officials