President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman and defeated senatorial candidate Francis Tolentino as his political adviser, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Tolentino, who donated P3.1 million for the Duterte’s political campaign, was endorsed by the President. ADVERTISEMENTHe served as the MMDA chairman under the administration of former president Benigno Aquino III. READ: Tolentino on ‘ties’ with Aquino: I value our friendshipTolentino, who had placed 13th in the senatorial race, filed an election protest against detained Sen. Leila De Lima. De Lima led Tolentino by around 1.3 million votes.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 11, 2017 07:50 UTC