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Teodoro, Herbosa to strengthen PBBM’s Cabinet
House Speaker Martin Romualdez praised the appointment of Gibo Teodoro and Dr. Ted Herbosa as Secretaries of the Department of National Defense (DND) and Department of Health (DOH), respectively.
Romualdez stated that Teodoro and Herbosa will contribute a valuable "civilian perspective" to their respective departments.
Teodoro previously served as DND secretary from 2007 to 2009 under the administration of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Herbosa has experience as a former DOH undersecretary and held a long-standing position at the Philippine General Hospital.
These appointments demonstrate President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s commitment to selecting highly qualified individuals.
Other House leaders and members also welcomed the appointments, with Deputy Speaker Bernadette Herrera highlighting Teodoro's leadership skills and understanding of national security.
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