Presidential adviser for flagship projects named

Bases Conversion and Development Authority President Vivencio Dizon (PIA)

MANILA, Philippines–President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed the president of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) as his adviser for flagship programs and projects.

Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea on Friday confirmed the appointment of Vivencio Dizon as the presidential adviser for flagship programs and projects.

Dizon will monitor flagship programs identified by the President and make recommendations if needed.

Prior to joining the BCDA, Dizon was a consultant of then Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano.

He also served as an undersecretary for political affairs during the Aquino administration. —JULIE M. AURELIO

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