Itinalaga ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte si dating Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo bilang adviser ng Clark Freeport Zone programs at projects.

Inanunsyo ng Malacañang noong Huwebes na ibinigay ni Duterte ang nasabing posisyon kay Arroyo, na Presidential Adviser on Clark Flagship Programs and Projects, noong Martes.

Ayon kay Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, magkakaroon si Arroyo ng compensation rate na ₱1 bawat taon.

“Arroyo’s wisdom and her vast experience as a former head of state and head of government, coupled with her great concern in her native Pampanga, would be valuable as she would assist the Administration in the planning and execution of programs and projects to turn Clark as the next premier metropolis of Asia,” ani Roque.

Matapos ang anunsyo ng Malacañang, ipinost naman sa official Facebook page ni Arroyo ang kanyang larawan habang pumipirma ng oath of office. Pinasalamatan naman ng dating pangulo si Duterte para sa pagtitiwala nito.

“In this time of pandemic and the worst global recession in nearly a century, the rapid harnessing of the Clark-Subic service logistics corridor for jobs, investment and inclusive development is indispensable for national recovery,” giit ni Arroyo.

Dagdag pa, “This is an immense undertaking that was one of my priority thrusts during my presidency, and I am grateful to President Rodrigo Duterte for his trust in empowering me to provide advice on this economy-boosting initiative once more.”

Kinilala naman ng Bases Conversion and Development Authority, na nangangasiwa sa Clark Freeport Zone, ang appointment ni Arroyo.