‘Doppleganger’ Roxas joins Noy’s US mission By Aytch S. de la Cruz 09/22/2010

‘Doppleganger’ Roxas joins Noy’s US mission
By Aytch S. de la Cruz
09/22/2010

President Aquino’s ad-mitted subaltern, defeated vice presidential candidate Manuel Roxas II who some columnists called Aquino’s doppleganger, will be a member of the official delegation in Aquino’s seven-day working visit to the United States as Malacañang confirmed Roxas’ slot yesterday, saying that Roxas’ experience as an investment banker earned him his ticket to the US trip. 

The inclusion of Roxas raised eyebrows as the Palace had said that the delegation will only bring those really needed for the US trip, prompting criticisms that Aquino continues to work under the shadow of Roxas who the Palace said will serve as one of Aquino’s counsels in negotiating with American businessmen.

Two of Aquino’s communi-cations group officials said Roxas’ international expertise and his so-called “connections” with a lot of American business leaders was the principal reason behind his being included in the delegation.

Lacierda said Roxas used to be a banker in New York and has worked with an investment company before, Allen & Co., which is based in Manhattan.

Lacierda added Roxas was serving in his capacity as a personal senior adviser of Aquino and that there is “nothing unusual” about it given the friendship they had with each other for years..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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