Dexter Barro II
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Journalist, Manila Bulletin // living the dream (and beyond).
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JUST IN: DOTR Secretary Vince Dizon submits his courtesy resignation following the call of President Marcos’ to all cabinet secretaries to resign. Manila Bulletin News
JUST IN: DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said he has submitted his courtesy resignation following President Marcos’ call to all cabinet secretaries to resign. Manila Bulletin News
JUST IN: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel welcomes President Marcos’ rejection of his courtesy resignation. “We Cabinet secretaries serve at the pleasure of the President and I am humbled by his decision and appreciate his confidence in me.” Manila Bulletin News
JUST IN: DTI Secretary Cristina Roque says the US move to cut tariffs on Philippine goods to 19% makes the country more attractive to foreign investors. She said details of the agreement, including enhanced market access, will still have to be negotiated. Manila Bulletin News
LOOK: Newly minted DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon officially turns over the leadership of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez at the DOTr office on Wednesday. Manila Bulletin News
JUST IN: DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon announced that he will temporarily suspend all ongoing biddings of locally funded DPWH projects, pending a review, as part of an ongoing crackdown against corruption within the agency. Manila Bulletin News
LOOK: DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon requests a lookout order from the Department of Justice against DPWH officials and contractors linked with anomalous flood control projects, including the Discaya couple. Manila Bulletin News
LOOK: The National Food Authority launches its one-ton bagging system here in Nueva Ecija as part of its modernization effort to improve buffer stocking. The NFA expects savings of up to ₱3.3 million during the system’s pilot run. Manila Bulletin News
LOOK: Boutique carrier Sunlight Air unveils its newest aircraft, a 68-seater ATR 72-600, here in Clark, Pampanga. Manila Bulletin News
WATCH: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel rejects ex-congressman Zaldy Co’s claim that First Lady Liza Marcos is involved in rice smuggling. Manila Bulletin News