Aquino unaware of Alvarez resignation; Biazon likely to replace Customs chief 08/25/2011

Aquino unaware of Alvarez resignation; Biazon likely to replace Customs chief

08/25/2011
Malacañang yesterday downplayed speculations that Customs Commissioner Angelito Alvarez has resigned and that former Muntinlupa City Rep. Ruffy Biazon, a colleague of President Aquino in the Liberal Party (LP), will be taking over the Bureau of Customs.

“The President is not aware of the resignation of Commissioner Alvarez,” presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda clarified, reiterating that as far as Aquino is concerned, Alvarez remains at the Customs helm.

Deputy presidential spokesman Abigail Valte made the same remarks when asked by Palace reporters.

“We can’t say at the moment because we have not been advised of any other appointments other than the one of (Neric) Acosta,” she said, referring to the Liberal Party stalwart’s designation as presidential adviser for environmental protection, a Cabinet rank that is under the Office of the President..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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