Duterte confirms new MMDA OIC general manager

MANILA — President Rodrigo R. Duterte has confirmed Jose Arturo Garcia Jr. as the Officer-in-Charge General Manager of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

In a letter signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea to MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim dated February 9, 2018, he confirmed that Garcia is now MMDA’s designated OIC General Manager.

“In reference to your letter dated 08 January 2018, please be informed that the Office of the President hereby confirms the designation of Mr. Jose Arturo S. Garcia Jr. As Officer-in-Charge-General Manager of the MMDA,” Medialdea said in his letter. (PNA)

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