Dizon, Lopez swap agencies in latest Cabinet revamp

Inquirer.net - Oct 26, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has reassigned Vince Dizon to head the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and appointed Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez as secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Presidential Communications Office Acting Secretary Lino Cayetano announced on Monday. The agency swap marks the latest shake-up in Marcos’ Cabinet. READ: New PCO

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