Cting Presidential Spokesperson And Communications Secretary Martin Andanar Reiterated That Neri 39s Appointment Underwenta Vetting Process Was Also The Quot Personal Choice Of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Since Former Davao City Mayor Able To Work With Her During His Mayoral Stint News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

MANILA - Malacanang defended Wednesday the appointment of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Aimee Neri who was embroiled in extortion allegations. In a virtual Palace press briefing, acting presidential spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar reiterated that Neri's appointment underwent a vetting process. Neri was also the "personal choice" of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte since the former Davao City mayor was able to work with her during his mayoral stint, Andanar added. "The appointment of Commission on Elections Commissioner Aimee Neri, is a presidential prerogative. The commissioner is the personal choice of the President having served as the President's lawyer in the gender's office in Davao. Dumaan po sa vetting process and kaniyang appointment (Her appointment underwent vetting process)," he said. Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Monday sought Neri' resignation, saying the new Comelec commissioner should ....

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