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Cristina Aldeguer-Roque

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Cristina Aldeguer-Roque
Acting Secretary of Trade and Industry
Assumed office
August 3, 2024
PresidentFerdinand Marcos Jr.
Preceded byAlfredo Pascual
Personal details
Born
Maria Cristina Aldeguer
NationalityFilipino
EducationColegio San Agustin (High School)
De La Salle Zobel (Elementary)
Alma materDe La Salle University (BS)
OccupationGovernment official, business executive
ProfessionBusinesswoman
Known forFounder of Kamiseta
Acting DTI Secretary

Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque is a Filipino business executive and government official who serves as the acting secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of the Philippines, appointed by President Bongbong Marcos in August 2024. Prior to her appointment as acting secretary, she served as an undersecretary at the DTI.[1]

Early life and education

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Maria 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

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Business career

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Aldeguer-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

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Prior 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 Fred Pascual.[4]

References

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  1. ^ de Castro Jr., Isagani (2024-08-03). "Who is Cris Aldeguer-Roque, the new DTI chief?". Rappler. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  2. ^ Ted Cordero (August 2, 2024). "Marcos names Aldeguer Roque as acting DTI secretary". GMA Integrated News.
  3. ^ Sarao, Zacarian (2024-08-02). "Marcos names Cristina Aldeguer-Roque as acting DTI chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  4. ^ "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.