AFP chief Año is next DILG chief

By: Nestor Corrales - 7 years ago

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Eduardo Año. PHOTO FROM AFP

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday named Armed Forces Chief Gen. Eduardo Año as the next local government secretary.

Duterte made the announcement during his departure speech at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.

Duterte said that Año, who is set to retire on October 26, will have to finish his term before he assumes his post as secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).

Undersecretary Catalino Cuy is currently the acting DILG chief after former secretary Ismael Sueno was sacked over corruption allegations. JE