Despite criticisms on his appointment as presidential adviser on poverty alleviation, foul-mouthed and disbarred lawyer Larry Gadon officially took his oath of office as President Bongbong Marcos’ adviser.
“I thank Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., for this opportunity to serve the Filipino People under his administration,” Gadon said in his statement.
Gadon vowed to work hard to reduce the poverty level among Filipinos.
“I commit myself to doing my very best in performing the job as Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation. I am aware that poverty alleviation is a huge task for this administration and I will be guided by the aim and advocacy of Pres. Marcos to reduce poverty levels among the poorest Filipinos in the lowest strata of Phil society,” he said.
Last month, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said that Gadon’s new responsibility as a presidential advisor will not be affected by his disbarment as a lawyer.
“He will continue in his new role as Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation as there are urgent matters that need to be done in the President’s anti-poverty programs,” Bersamin said.
“The President believes he will do a good job,” he added.
Two days after the announcement of his appointment, the Supreme Court voted 15-0 in favor of disbarring Gadon over a viral video clip that he cursed and uttered profane remarks against journalist Raissa Robles.
Gadon said that he would file a motion for reconsideration on his penalty saying that his critics deserved his statements.
The controversial personality on the other hand said that he is no longer practicing law since 2015.
“Balewala ‘yan kasi nag-retire na ako as a lawyer. Since 2015 hindi na ako nagpra-practice eh. I have not been appearing in court and I have not been practicing as a lawyer since 2015,” he said.
