Cusi won’t resign, gets Duterte support in Malampaya issue“I would like to assure the public that I remain committed to discharging my duties as secretary of energy to the best of my abilities. MANILA, Philippines — Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said he will not resign amid the accusations hurled against him in connection with the alleged railroaded approval of the sale of shares in the Malampaya gas project. President Duterte yesterday defended Cusi and the Malampaya deal, slamming the “political antics… political intrigues and innuendoes” of some members of the Senate. He reiterated that the Malampaya issue has been politicized by those whose business interests must have been put in jeopardy. The senators are one in saying that the ombudsman must pursue cases against Secretary Cusi and his fellow officials in the DOE,” Gatchalian said, adding that 18 senators signed the resolution while four abstained.

Source: Philippine Star February 05, 2022 02:36 UTC