Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 27) — Outgoing anti-drug czar Aaron Aquino has been nominated to head the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) — a decision that has been approved by President Rodrigo Duterte, the Palace confirmed on Wednesday.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General was appointed as member of the Board of Directors of CIAC on May 22. He was then nominated as President and CEO.
“Mr. Aquino’s nomination as the President/CEO of Clark International Airport Corporation has been approved by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and is now forwarded to the aforesaid corporation’s Board of Directors,” he said in a statement.
The news comes a day after President Rodrigo Duterte promoted PDEA Northern Mindanao regional director Wilkins Villanueva to replace Aquino as the agency’s new director general.
The Palace thanked Aquino for his contributions to PDEA, and highlighted the career of Villanueva.
“DG Villanueva is no stranger to drug law enforcement. He has been working with PDEA for many years before reaching the Agency’s top position. We therefore believe DG Villanueva will lead PDEA and the fight against illegal drugs to greater heights with professionalism, passion and integrity,” Roque said.
