NFA Administrator Jason Aquino has "requested" Duterte to relieve him from his post because of disagreements with fellow officials. Bello asked Duterte whether he could allow Piñol to handle the NFA temporarily to address the issue. Duterte, who was presiding over the meeting in Tuguegarao, then asked some military officials present in the meeting who among them is retiring soon. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Duterte expressed his desire to appoint Bautista as NFA administrator after he retires on October 15. Duterte justified his appointment of Bautista and other military men to civilian posts, saying he wants people who will follow his orders.

Source: Philippine Star September 16, 2018 09:56 UTC