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New DBM chief Toledo ‘surprised' by appointment
Rolando Toledo, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Undersecretary, expressed surprise at his appointment as officer-in-charge following Secretary Amenah Pangandaman's resignation.
Toledo admitted he was informed of Pangandaman's departure and his endorsement shortly before she left a Senate session hall.
He shared that the news of his sudden appointment came as a shock, stating he was still processing it.
Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro announced that Pangandaman resigned voluntarily after being implicated in the flood control projects scandal.
Additionally, Executive Secretary Atty. Lucas Bersamin also stepped down and will be replaced by Finance Secretary Ralph Recto.
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Budget Undersecretary Rolando U. Toledo has been appointed as the officer-in-charge of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), replacing Amenah Pangandaman.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. accepted the resignations of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman.
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