Veteran film maker Jose Javier Reyes has been named as the new chairman and chief executive officer of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).
He succeeded actor Tirso Cruz III, who resigned in March this year.
Reyes' appointment was announced on Tuesday, April 8 by the national film agency through its social media page.
"Chairman Reyes is the successor of former FDCP Chair Tirso Cruz III. He will officially assume his position as the head of FDCP, bringing more than 40 years of expertise in the Philippine film industry to the national film council," the announcement read.
Reyes also shared a photo of him on Instagram posing beside the FDCP logo while holding what appears to be an official document of his appointment.
"Thy will be done. Now the challenge begins. One for all, all for one," he wrote in his caption.
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Reyes will be taking his oath of office on Thursday, April 11.
Prior to his appointment as chairman, the filmmaker served as a technical consultant in the agency. He is best known for his works “Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo,” “Katas ng Saudi” and “Batang PX,” among many others.
