Suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag allegedly ordered the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid, according to leaders of three New Bilibid Prison (NBP) gangs tasked to find and pay the gunman who will do the job.
Abogado Romando Artes has been reappointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as acting chairman of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Politiko has learned.
The shortlist for those being considered for the position of press secretary is getting longer, with two more personalities being the latest rumored contenders.
Director Paul Soriano has reportedly been offered the position of press secretary, Politiko learned.
A former presidential spokesperson, an ex-broadcaster and a Department of Transportation Undersecretary are reportedly being eyed as the new press secretary after the resignation of Trixie Cruz Angeles from the plum post.
Jose Calida has reportedly stepped down as chairman of the Commission on Audit (COA) due to health reasons, Politiko has learned.
Retired Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin could be appointed as the next Executive Secretary, while Vic Rodriguez will reportedly assume the post of Presidential Chief of Staff.
Members of the diplomatic community are flabbergasted by President Bongbong Marcos’ apparent snub of the visiting head of the Chinese Communist Party’s diplomatic arm.
The brother of Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez has been appointed to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and given a seat at the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) Board of Directors.
Former Commission on Audit (COA) chairperson Michael Aguinaldo and Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo have joined the growing list of possible replacements for Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez, Politiko learned.
