PNoy says Verzosa won’t be DILG chief
MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III dismissed rumors on Tuesday that outgoing Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Jesus Verzosa is being groomed as the next Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.
He admitted, however, that he received a recommendation for Verzosa to be appointed in a government agency after he retires this month.
“There was a recommendation but I don't think for secretary, if my memory serves me right,” he said.
He added that Verzosa was able to exercise his authority as PNP chief only under the Aquino administration.
“Dati ang nangyayari parang rubber stamp ang nangyayari sa kanya (He was only being used like a rubber stamp in the past)," the president added.
He did not say what government position Verzosa may occupy in the future.
Rumors regarding Verzosa's possible appointment as DILG chief surfaced after the Palace announced that current Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo is only holding the role in an acting capacity.
Aquino, meanwhile, said the outgoing PNP chief asked for an early retirement even before the August 23 hostage-taking incident.
“He can serve up to December but he was asking to be given his optional retirement," he said.
Aquino added that he will announce Verzosa’s replacement on September 14.
Deputy Director General Perfecto Palad who is PNP Deputy Chief for Administration; Deputy Director General Raul Bacalzo who is Deputy Chief for Operations and Director Benjamin Belarmino who is Directorial Staff chief are being considered for the position, reports said. – with a report from Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
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if i were gen. versoza, i
if i were gen. versoza, i will enjoy a retirement with his family than joining the the family of WALA -AKO - DOON. AQUINO PO LAGING MAY PALUSOT BECAUSE HE IS THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF in a cheap state of mindlessness
Bad joojoo!
While PNoy and Versoza are good people, PNoy should not appoint Versoza to any position in the administration.
Everybody should have already learned.
The practice of former presidents appointing outgoing military or police chiefs encounrages political jockeying of military and police generals. It corrupts them and ultimately destroys the AFP and PNP.
If military people want to work again in the government, they shoud run during elections. But also, they should not be allowed to run within 3 years after retiring or resigning so that they can not use their military and police influence during the campaign period. The best is magpahinga muna sila.