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| Commissioner Christian Robert Lim |
Lim said he only talked to Roxas once, and that was when the former lawmaker called to congratulate him for his appointment.”But besides that he wasn't able to talk to me in terms of plans for 2016. It's all speculative.”
Lim was a lawyer for Roxas and President Aquino, as well as the Villaraza, Cruz, Marcelo and Angangco law firm, which has known close ties to Roxas.
“I used to be an associate employee. I don’t know who pushed my papers if that helped. I'm grateful to those who helped me.”
Lim will serve till February 2, 2018, 2 years after the 2016 presidential elections.
The new commissioner is still surprised at his appointment, saying he feels overwhelmed now that Comelec Chairman Sixto Brilliants has started to give him an orientation on his new job.
“Till now medyo na-overwhelm pa ako to think si chairman brought me up, made me sit in en banc to know dynamics of commission. It's still a learning process.”
Lim said he only submitted a resume, and that he was informed he was being considered. However he didn’t see his name in any shortlist reported by media.
He said he feels now is the time to serve government after turning down previous offers to join government.
Lim is aware of the comparisons between him and his predecessor, lawyer Gregorio Larrazabal. “Mas gwapo siya," he said.
Like his predecessor, Lim said he is also fond of electronics.
Lim is now focusing his energies towards preparing for the regional elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. “Mukhang tutuloy yung ARMM elections. We hope we can refine the automation process (and) use it to further showcase automation," he said.
Lim will serve with the 1st division, led by Commissioner Rene Sarmiento.
SOURCE: www.abs-cbnnews.com
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