Malacañang denies Cabinet shake-up rumors, confirms Bautista’s health resignation, Chavez on leave

Malacañang dismissed rumors of a Cabinet revamp, stating that no decisions have been made and there is no basis for such claims.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said he does not know the credibility of reports suggesting that Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan Uy and Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez are resigning.

Bersamin clarified that Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista's resignation was due to health reasons, contrary to rumors suggesting dissatisfaction with his performance.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Bautista had a lengthy discussion during which it became clear that the secretary needed rest for his health.

Cesar Chavez announced on Thursday morning that he would be on leave from February 17 to 21, assigning Senior Undersecretary Emerald Ridao as the officer-in-charge of the PCO while he is away.

Former BCDA president Vivencio 'Vince' Dizon will replace Jaime Bautista as Transportation Secretary, effective February 21.