Order comes a week after DAP employees publicly accused Elba Cruz of going on frequent travels abroad, among others
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the Development Academy of the Philippines president to vacate her post.
Duterte’s order for Elba Cruz to leave the post was contained in a letter written by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea dated December 18.
It came a week after DAP employees publicly accused Cruz of going on travels abroad frequently, and of violations of Civil Service Commission rules, among others, and submitted a petition to replace Cruz to Duterte.
But in his letter, Medialdea said Cruz was to vacate her post “considering that (her) term of office expired on 30 June 2017 and that (she) has been serving the DAP Board in a holdover capacity..”
“..We now wish to inform you that, upon instructions of the President, your service in such holdover status is hereby discontinued effective immediately,” Medialdea said.
“To ensure uninterrupted delivery, you are hereby directed to turn over all official documents, papers and properties in your possession to the proper office of the DAP,” Medialdea added.
In a statement, the DAP Personnel Association hailed Duterte’s move, calling it the “best gift” they could have for the holidays.