Gonzalez named Arroyo's chief legal counsel
abs-cbnNEWS.com | 06/08/2009 2:40 PM
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MANILA - President Arroyo on Monday named Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez as the new chief presidential legal counsel.
Deputy Presidential Spokeswoman Lorelei Fajardo said Gonzalez will replace current Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Jesus Dureza who also holds the chairmanship of the Mindanao Economic Development Council.
Fajardo said Gonzalez lobbied for the post after announcing his plan to retire in November so he can run for Iloilo City mayor next year. The justice chief is also planning to bring his sick son to the Lourdes Shrine in France.
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