"In view of the pronouncement of Congressman Romualdez that he will personally block the approval of the budget of OTS and DOTr, I have come to this decision to officially submit my courtesy resignation for the consideration of SOTr and the President. I am not in any way ready to sacrifice my organization but I consider this as a noble undertaking for a greater interest," Aplasca stated in his letter, referring to Speaker Martin Romualdez.
"May I however state that as Administrator of OTS, I have done nothing wrong but to wage an honest campaign against corruption in all our airports nationwide. I feel it is a sacred duty of every head of any government agency expressed and solemnized when we take an oath," Aplasca added.
This story is from the September 27, 2023 edition of The Philippine Star.
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