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Philippine government employee won't be forced to resign
No forced resignation for government gaming firm exec tagged in bribery, according to presidential palace
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By Gilbert P.
Felongco, Correspondent
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Manila: The presidential palace said it will not compel the chair of the government gaming firm to quit his post amid allegations he received perks from a Japanese businessman.
Cristino Naguiat Jr, chair of the state gambling concern, the Philippine Gaming Corporation, was accused to have received perks to seal lucrative gaming contracts with Kazuo Okada, erstwhile vice chairman of Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts Ltd.
Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the palace is taking the middle ground in the controversy.
Reports said Naguiat has close ties President Benigno Aquino III being former school buddies.
"Any call for resignation or for any official to take a leave, we leave it to the discretion of that official on how t