Seasoned career diplomat Enrique Manalo, the Philippines’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), has reportedly been shortlisted for the position of Foreign Affairs Secretary under the Marcos administration, Politiko has learned.
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III will serve in the incoming Marcos administration as chairman and head representative of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), the country’s de facto embassy in Taiwan, Politiko has learned.
National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. is reportedly snubbing invitations to meet with his presumed successor, Clarita Carlos, to discuss the turnover to the Marcos administration, Politiko has learned.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna is reportedly being considered as the next Environment Secretary, Politiko has learned.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro “Teddyboy” Locsin Jr. might be asked to stay on in his post by President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Politiko has learned.
Retired University of the Philippines (UP) political science professor Clarita Carlos is reportedly being considered as President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s National Security Adviser, Politiko has learned.
Will SAGIP party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta join the Marcos Cabinet soon?
Vice President-elect and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte has reportedly refused to endorse anyone to Cabinet posts despite her closeness to President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Politiko has learned.
Broadcaster Erwin Tulfo is reportedly eyed by President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to head the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Politiko has learned.
President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is reportedly inclined to appoint Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno to become the next Secretary of the Department of Finance.
