Bongbong Marcos names Rodriguez executive secretary

Presumptive president Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has chosen Atty. Victor Rodriguez, his longtime spokesperson and chief-of-staff, as his executive secretary.

Rodriguez expressed his honor and gratitude for the trust bestowed upon him by Marcos, vowing to work diligently.

He has also left his post as Marcos's spokesperson in preparation for his transfer to the Office of the Executive Secretary.

The executive secretary is the highest-ranking official within the Office of the President of the Philippines and is part of the Cabinet.

Marcos previously announced that Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte accepted the role of education secretary.

Additionally, Marcos has tapped former Labor Secretary Benny Laguesma for the same position and Susan "Toots" Ople to lead the Department of Migrant Workers.

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