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Dela Cruz, Kaipat, Toves sworn in
Gov. Ralph DLG Torres on Friday swore in three nominees at the governor’s conference room on Capitol Hill after the Senate confirmed their appointments.
Torres swore in Geralyn Dela Cruz, Cinta Kaipat, and Barrie Toves into the CNMI Scholarship board, the Marianas Visitors Authority board, and the Commonwealth Ports Authority board, respectively.
Dela Cruz and Kaipat both represent Saipan on their respective boards, while Toves represents Rota.
Dela Cruz, who is serving her second term with the Scholarship Board, highlighted the importance of the program in her brief speech after her oathtaking.
“Many of us have received assistance from the government…but this program allows CNMI students to go to school, get assistance, and come back home to serve [the community],” she said. “If we look at the numbers, we are progressing.”
According to Dela Cruz, “a lot” of students who avail of Scholarship Office services return to the CNMI with college diplomas.
She noted that she would continue to request funding for the program, while Torres assured that his office is working on providing further funding for the office.
Kaipat, who would be serving the MVA board for the first time, said she is grateful to both Torres and Lt. Gov. Victor B. Hocog for her appointment.
Kaipat said she hopes to bring to the MVA board her experiences as a previous cultural dancer for tourists as well as her experience in the Legislature as a former representative.
As a member of the House, Kaipat created the Beautify CNMI program, which is still being used to this day.
Kaipat intends to continue prioritizing the cleanliness of the environment.
