Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Vince Dizon named new Transportation secretary
The Palace has named Vivencio “Vince” Bringas Dizon as the new secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), effective February 21.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin confirmed this in a Viber message to reporters on Thursday.
Willie Ong withdraws Senate 2025 bid
Cancer-stricken Dr. Willie Ong is withdrawing his senatorial bid for the 2025 midterm elections.
Ong made this pronouncement on his Facebook page on Thursday morning.
Quiboloy back in Pasig jail after hospitalization due to pneumonia
Detained televangelist Apollo Quiboloy has been returned to the Pasig City Jail after being hospitalized and treated for community-acquired pneumonia, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) confirmed.
The Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder was first brought to the Rizal Medical Center (RMC) on Jan. 18 after complaining of difficulty breathing.