A retired general who was a prominent figure in the coup attempts against the late President Corazon C. Aquino has been appointed by her son, President Benigno S. Aquino 3rd, to the Office of the President as assistant secretary.
Palace officials defended the appointment of Ret. Gen. Victor Batac, saying he has been helping Rehabilitation chief Ping Lacson in his work in Yolanda-stricken areas, and has served as an assistant secretary at the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council.
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