PROJECT Development Officer IV Ana Marie Lucasan is the new officer-in-charge of the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) of Negros Occidental.

The new appointment of Lucasan, which took effect March 15, was contained in Office Order Number 03-15-0105, Series of 2022 signed by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson.

Lucasan replaced Ma. Lina Sanogal, who is due for retirement in 2022.

Sanogal served the provincial government for more than 30 years.

In his order, Lacson said Lucasan is required to perform the functions of the position, exercise duties, responsibilities and authority granted by law and regulations, and entitled to the representation and transportation, as well as communication allowance.