Roxas as troubleshooter for RP’s sake — Palace By Aytch S. de la Cruz 01/16/2011

Roxas as troubleshooter for RP’s sake — Palace

By Aytch S. de la Cruz 01/16/2011

Malacañang defended the phasing into the Cabinet of President Aquino’s losing running mate, former Sen. Manuel Roxas II, who got an appointment as “chief troubleshooter” as being done for the sake of the country while dismissing the possible negative implications of the move on the working relationship between elected Vice President Jejomar Binay and Aquino.

Deputy presidential spokesman Abigail Valte yesterday rejected the speculation made by Maguindanao Rep. Simeon Datumanong that Roxas’ appointment could adversely affect the working relationship of Binay and Aquino.

Valte said nothing will change in the working relationship of all officials in the Aquino administration as she cited the “professionalism” established by both Roxas and Aquino in dealing with government affairs.

She claimed that there was nothing personal with respect to Aquino’s decision to give Roxas an important role in his administration once the ban on defeated candidates from seeking government posts expires by the end of this June..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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