Cusi quits, cites political pressure By Conrado Ching and Aytch S, de la Cruz 12/22/2010

Cusi quits, cites political pressure

By Conrado Ching and Aytch S, de la Cruz 12/22/2010

The chief of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Director General Alfonso Cusi, has succumbed to mounting pressure from Malacañang and has tendered his resignation with the Office of the Pre-sident last Monday evening.

Cusi’s resignation comes at a time when the country is in the middle of scrutiny by international bodies to validate the improvements the CAAP has done on the country’s civil aviation system and ultimately decide if Philippines deserves to get its Category 1 or “Safe” rating back.

“I hereby tender my irrevocable resignation as Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines effective Dec. 31, 2010,” Cusi said in his letter to President Aquino.

“The circumstances of my appointment have been politicized by certain quarters and, consequently,
have cast doubts on my integrity and management competence,” Cusi added..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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