President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said that he is restrained from appointing new Cabinet secretaries because his administration is still in a “transition” phase, more than 100 days since he took office. READ:
Mr. Marcos made the statement in response to a media query as to why he did not appoint Office of the Press Secretary officer-in-charge Undersecretary Cheloy Garafil as Press Secretary.
Garafil on Monday said she doesn’t mind being offered the OIC position, saying she is happy as long as she is enjoying the President’s trust and confidence.Garafil’s appointment came following the resignation of former Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles due to health reasons.
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