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Cesar Montano PDF
Cesar Montano PDF
Dear Sir/Madam:
1. On January 18, 2017, COO Montano entered into an Eleven Million Two
Hundred Thousand Pesos Contract with Carat Philippines where he
performed as a guest singer together with his nieces;
Job Orders
1. Virgilio Collao - Stuntman / Actor
2. Ma. Dianara Corcino
3. Clifferson Mendoza - Nephew of wife of Rommel Montano
4. Augusto Morcoso - Gardener of COO
5. Robertito Nipis - Stuntman / Actor
6. Gregorio Quinal
7. Marivic Vargas - Personal Assistant
8. Mariel Anne Aguila
9. Princess Elefante
10.Gestine Kylie Olarte - Daughter of COO’s best friend
11.Perfecto Realino - Messenger / Childhood friend of COO
Consultants
1. Atty. Marian Ivy R. Fajardo
2. Atty. Isidro Martin Reyes
3. Atty Ela A. Sangalang
4. COO Montano together with Ms. Priza Cinco, Rommel Montano and
Cliff Mendoza went to Hongkong to attend the Chinese New Year
Parade. However, he verbally expressed displeasure on Dinagyang’s
presentation which was commented before the Regional Director of
Davao and Local Government Officials. Reports reached us that he was
also under the influence of alcohol during the event;
5. COO Montano went to Boracay with his staff without any itinerary. The
DOT Regional Director commented that it seemed they were having a
vacation;
7. The TPB hosted a familiarization tour for golfers coming from Taiwan.
During the familiarization tour, COO Montano joined the Taiwanese
Golfers in Batangas. However, COO Montano brought a woman with
him. At one point, one of the Taiwanese golfers saw COO Montano
caressing the woman’s thighs. The golfer told the project officer if she
wanted to see a movie, pointing to COO Montano and the woman
exhibiting unpleasant acts. COO Montano did not even bother to sit down
with the guests during lunch.
8. For the month of January 2017, during COO’s and his staff’s domestic
trips, his staff would naturally have Travel orders, as he was the
signatory. However, he himself would not have any travel orders.
9. The TPB Boardroom and Executive Lounge became an exclusive area for
his staff to rest. The Executive Lounge upon COO Montano’s request had
a TV installed where his bodyguards and staff can sleep/lounge while
watching TV. The Executive Lounge is normally used by TPB for guests
and meetings;
10.His Executive Assistant, Ms. Priza Cinco requested Ms. Venus Tan, DOT
Regional Director for Cordillera Admin. to make arrangements for their
stay in Baguio during the Panagbenga Festival and to reserve 8 single
rooms. Unfortunately, COO Montano and his staff were not able to attend
the festival, and no advice was given to Ms. Tan. The rooms were paid
already by Ms. Tan;
11.Most of his domestic trips are not part of TPB’s work program and would
charge it to TPB funds;
13.It can be observed that during meetings with the TPB Management
Committee and Board Meetings, his level of retention and absorption is
very low. He has difficulty understanding presentations, flow charts and
figures. Instead, he wants visuals. He would leave the meetings even if
not yet adjourned.
14.He exhibits often a change of behavior when there are times he cannot get
what he wants immediately and would shout at his staff. He always locks
his door and would be heard playing his guitar during office hours.
20.He also expressed his intention to transfer to Coconut Palace as his office.
This would entail a considerable amount considering that TPB owns its
present office space and rents some areas in Legaspi Towers 300;
21.COO Montano’s team does not adhere to the ISO Process of TPB and
would always prefer to shortcut the processes for their benefit;
22.He wants to change the logo of TPB to his liking, as well as the actuall
business name to Tourism Philippines Board;
24.The last straw was also during the same TPB Board of Directors meeting
last 27 February, wherein TPB was hoping to secure the approval of the
Work program for the 2nd-4th quarters 2017. COO Montano left the
meeting for a speaking engagement, constraining the Board to continue
reviewing the work program as there was no longer a quorum.
Succeeding attempts were made by TPB to call for a Board meeting, to
no avail. As a result, there is no approved work program of TPB as of
this writing.
The TPB management and employees have expressed their frustration and
disappointments with COO Montano’s leadership as well as his team who does
not know government procedures.
It is in this hope that TPB can have a new competent and able leader who can
perform the duties and responsibilities called for as Chief Operating Officer
(COO) of the Tourism Promotions Board.