Aquino approves De Lima’s resignation | Inquirer News

Aquino approves De Lima’s resignation

/ 06:05 PM October 12, 2015

President Benigno Aquino III has approved the resignation of Secretary Leila de Lima from the Department of Justice ahead of a senatorial run.

In a letter dated Oct. 12 and addressed to De Lima, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa said the President has accepted the former’s resignation effective Monday, Oct. 12.

“We refer to your letter dated 06 October 2015 tendering your resignation as Secretary, Department of Justice. Please be informed that His Excellency, President Benigno S. Aquino III, has approved your resignation effective on 12 October 2015,” Ochoa said.

Article continues after this advertisement

“We thank you for your valuable and dedicated service to the government,” he added.

FEATURED STORIES

After five years of service, De Lima bade goodbye to the DOJ during the agency’s 118th founding anniversary in September.

De Lima is one of the twelve senatorial aspirants of Liberal Party-led “Daang Matuwid” coalition.

Article continues after this advertisement

READ: LP bares slate dubbed ‘Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid’ | Aquino: LP Senate slate will ensure ‘harmony’ in lawmaking

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: DoJ, Leila de Lima, PNOY

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.