Palace dismisses Cabinet revamp rumors

Malacañang has dismissed rumors of an impending Cabinet revamp, with Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stating they cannot dignify speculations.

Bersamin expressed uncertainty regarding the credibility of claims about the resignation of DICT Secretary Ivan Uy and PCO Secretary Cesar Chavez, noting such rumors frequently resurface.

He emphasized that the Palace cannot confirm or deny speculations until they have actually occurred.

Earlier in the day, Secretary Cesar Chavez confirmed he would be on leave from February 17 to 21, assigning Senior Undersecretary Emerald Ridao as the officer-in-charge of the PCO.

Meanwhile, Vivencio "Vince" Bringas Dizon was named the new secretary of the Department of Transportation, effective February 21.

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