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Binay agrees to chair HUDCC

Posted by Lambigit on Thursday, July 15, 2010, In : Philippine Politics

MAKATI Mayor Jejomar Binay has agreed to chair the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), Malacañang confirmed on Thursday.

Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said in a text message to reporters that President Aquino welcomes the decision of Binay, who was earlier given five government positions to choose from.

“The President welcomes the Vice President’s acceptance of HUDCC. He had reiterated his offer in view of his desire for a unified administration to serve the...

No surprise: Robredo finally gets DILG position

Posted by Lambigit on Saturday, July 10, 2010, In : Philippine Politics

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III has appointed Jesse Robredo, a former head of the national association of city mayors, as head of the Interior and Local Government Department, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. said Friday.

The President held the post in a concurrent capacity from June 30 until he tapped Robredo, a former Naga City mayor and who led the League of Cities of the Philippines in 1995.

Mr. Aquino has also appointed retired National Police director Magtanggol Gatdula as head of the N...