Duterte designates Cuy as DILG officer-in-charge
MANILA, Philippines (Updated 5:15 p.m.) — Malacañang on Tuesday announced the designation of Catalino Cuy as officer-in-charge of the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
“[Undersecretary] Cuy will hold the position to ensure the continuous and effective delivery of services of the department until Duterte appoints a new secretary,” the palace said in a statement.
Cuy’s designation came after Duterte fired Ismael Sueno as DILG secretary over loss of confidence and trust. Sueno was facing corruption and abuse of power complaints prior to his dismissal from office.
He has denied the allegations and had asked the department to have him investigated.
Cuy, a former Davao City police chief, is undersecretary for peace and order. He is not among the undersecretaries who accused Sueno of corruption.
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