Senate committee hears testimony on Eusebio M. Manglona’s nomination to Commonwealth Ports Authority board

The Senate Committee on Executive Appointments and Government Investigation heard public testimony Thursday on Governor David M. Apatang and Lieutenant Governor Dennis C. Mendiola’s nomination of Eusebio M. Manglona to the Commonwealth Ports Authority board to represent the First Senatorial District (Rota). The hearing took place at the Rota Mayor’s Office Conference Hall and included written statements and multiple oral endorsements from municipal leaders and agency staff.

Jean Paul B. Regis, special assistant to the governor, introduced the nominee and said the administration submitted required documents and ‘‘is confident that he is well prepared to answer any questions you may have and share his preliminary vision for the future.’’ The nominee, Eusebio M. Manglona, told the committee he sees CPA’s role as balancing ‘‘operational excellence with innovation and environmental responsibility’’ and said his guiding principle will be…