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President Duterte appoints Jacinto Paras as political adviser

(Eagle News) — Jacinto Paras has been appointed as the Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs. This was after President Rodrigo Duterte signed Paras’ appointment paper on Wednesday, July 7. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed his appointment on Thursday, July 8. With the signing of his appointment, Paras effectively holds the rank of Cabinet secretary. Paras was an undersecretary at the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office prior to his new appointment. For a time, he also served […]

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Former MMDA chair Francis Tolentino appointed political adviser

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chair Francis Tolentino to the Office of the Political Adviser. Tolentino, who ran as an independent candidate for a seat in the Senate in May 2016 but fell short after landing 13th place in the elections, will hold the position of political adviser. “By virtue hereof, you may qualify and enter upon the performance of the duties of the office, furnishing (Malacanang) […]

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