MANILA, Philippines — Former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s appointment as the Presidential Adviser on Clark Programs and Projects is seen to be a boost to the development of the area, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said.
President Rodrigo Duterte’s appointment of Arroyo was revealed on Thursday, although the document was signed last Tuesday.
“We greatly welcome the appointment of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as Presidential Adviser on Clark Programs and Projects,” BCDA said in a statement.
“Her wisdom and gravitas will be invaluable in making the vision of Clark as the next premier metropolis of Asia a reality,” it added.
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