Duterte picks Jacinto Paras as political adviser

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Undersecretary Jacinto Paras of the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office(PLLO) as Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs, the Palace announced Thursday.

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque made the confirmation in a Palace briefing where Paras was a guest.

Paras' new post has a rank of Secretary and therefore, he will be a part of the Cabinet. — Llanesca T. Panti/RSJ, GMA News