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Ex-Sen. Tolentino named acting DOLE chief

PH · · Philippine Daily Inquirer

. MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Francis Tolentino has been named as the acting secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), replacing Bienvenido Laguesma, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced on Monday. Tolentino will take his oath of office before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. later in the afternoon in Malacañáng. READ: Filipinos losing jobs to AI, says DOLE chief “President Marcos Jr. is confident that incoming Acting Secretary Tolentino will lead the DOLE because of his ability and extensive experience in handling important government functions—local or national,” Castro said at a Palace briefing. The change in leadership comes due to […]... Keep on reading: Ex-Sen. Tolentino named acting DOLE chief