Ex-PNP chief Azurin replaces Magalong in ICI

A former Philippine National Police chief has been appointed investigator and special adviser to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), replacing Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong - also a retired PNP official - who resigned just two weeks after his appointment to the post.

- HELEN FLORES

Malacañang announced yesterday the appointment of retired Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr., who served as PNP chief from August 2022 to April 2023.

"The administration is confident that General Azurin's experience and leadership will further strengthen the commission's mandate to uphold accountability and transparency in the use of public funds," the Office of the President (OP) said in a statement.

Sought for reaction to his appointment, Azurin, who is abroad, told The STAR via Messenger, "I will be honored to help the administration in its ongoing investigation and to support the call of the President for better governance for a better Philippines." Azurin will assume his duties after concluding his personal and administrative arrangements, according to the OP statement.