Manila Bulletin
PACC respects Duterte's sacking of Luna
President Rodrigo Duterte fired Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Manuelito Luna for proposing an investigation into Vice President Leni Robredo's fundraising efforts for frontliners.
Duterte stated that Robredo did nothing wrong by asking the private sector to help health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, contrary to Luna's claims.
Robredo welcomed Luna's dismissal, viewing it as a good move that discourages sowing division within the government during extraordinary times.
PACC Chair Dante Jimenez clarified that Luna's statement was made in his personal capacity and that the PACC respects Duterte's decision.
Jimenez also stated that prior to Duterte's announcement, the PACC had already relieved Luna of his designation as the Commission's co-spokesman.
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