Año to remain NSA as long as health permits

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año will remain in his position in the Marcos administration as long as his health permits, Malacañang confirmed on Tuesday.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. acknowledged Año's ongoing health issues, which have persisted since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Despite his health concerns, Año has agreed to continue serving as National Security Adviser, a decision supported by the President.

The President stated that Año "can continue to do the fine job he has been doing" and will remain in his post.

Año's decision to stay comes after President Marcos Jr. called for the courtesy resignation of all Cabinet members following the midterm elections.

Año has a history of contracting COVID-19 multiple times and previously took a three-month medical leave.