Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV said this knowledge made the president overlook the "gross incompetence" of the former Customs chief who was tagged in a controversy involving the entry of P6.4 billion into the country in May. "Faeldon knows the dark secrets of the Duterte family that's why even if he is grossly incompetent he remains a sacred cow," Trillanes said in reaction to the appointment of his former Magdalo comrade. Headlines ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1He said Faeldon might have to fulfill his responsibilities at the Office of Civil Defense from his Senate detention cell. Duterte assigned Faeldon as a deputy administrator at the Office of Civil Defense based on the appointment letter dated December 22 released by the Palace. Despite the buffeting criticisms of Faeldon's handling of the illegal drugs shipment, the president had always reiterated his support for his first Customs chief and stressed that the government needs him.

Source: Philippine Star December 27, 2017 09:22 UTC