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Orbos named PTV general manager
Oscar Orbos, former Executive Secretary and PTV board chair since October 2024, has been appointed as the officer-in-charge general manager of People's Television Network Inc. (PTNI).
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Jay Ruiz confirmed Orbos' agreement to take on the role in an acting capacity.
Ruiz mentioned that Orbos expressed he would not stay in the position for long due to his age.
Orbos replaces Antonio Nebrida Jr. following alleged complaints from PTV employees.
The PCO aims to calm protesting employees by assuring them of changes within the network.
Orbos, who also served as transportation and communications secretary from 1990 to 1991, was previously a representative and governor of Pangasinan.
He also ran for vice president in 1998 and hosted a television debate program.
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