Duterte appeals to CA for Gina Lopez' confirmation | Inquirer News

Duterte appeals to CA for Gina Lopez’ confirmation

By: - Reporter / @NCorralesINQ
/ 06:11 PM March 07, 2017

Give Gina a chance.

President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday appealed to the powerful Commission on Appointments to approve the appointment of Environment Secretary Regina “Gina” Lopez.

Article continues after this advertisement

“You know, you just cannot ignore also the cries of Gina Lopez,” Duterte said in a speech in during an agriculture event in Malacañang.

FEATURED STORIES

“I would like to ask Congress to…They are up sa (at the) Commission on Appointments, tingnan nilang mabuti (study it carefully) and she would show you how devastated the environment is,” he added.

Lopez drew controversy following her decision to close down 23 mines and scrap 75 mining contracts.

Article continues after this advertisement

The closures sparked protests and raised questions as to her competence and qualifications to handle a crucial department.

Lopez is set to appear before the CA on Wednesday./rga

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:

No tags found for this post.
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.