Ayon kay Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, nilagdaan ng Pangulo ang appointment paper ni Cruz noong November 24.
“We confirm that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed the appointment of Mr. Gilbert de la Cruz as Permanent Member of the Dangerous Drugs Board on November 24, 2020,” pahayag ni Roque.
Napapanahon aniya ang pagtatalaga ng Pangulo kay Cruz bilang dating opisyal ng Philippine National Police para sa anti-drug war campaign.
“The fight against illegal drugs is the centerpiece program of the Duterte Aministration. We therefore consider the appointment of Mr. Cruz as timely and relevant with his previous work at the Philippine National Police,” pahayag ni Roque.
“We wish Mr. Cruz good luck in his new assignment,” dagdag ng kalihim.