DICT secretary resigns, Palace confirms
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Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Ivan John Uy
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MANILA, Philippines — Ivan Uy has resigned from his post as secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed on Thursday.
In a Viber message to reporters, Castro said Uy’s resignation has been accepted by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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“DICT Sec Ivan John Uy’s resignation was accepted by the President today. An OIC [officer-in-charge] will fill the position until the President appoints a secretary,” she said.
There is no information yet on the reason for his resignation.
Marcos appointed Uy as DICT head in June 2022.
In recent weeks, there have been leadership revamps in government agencies.
Among these are former broadcaster Jay Ruiz, who replaced Cesar Chavez from the PCO secretary post, and newly installed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, who replaced Jaime Bautista.
Toby Nebrida also quit his post as general manager of state-run broadcast network People’s Television Network General Manager. He was replaced by former television host and cabinet secretary Oscar Orbos.
The latest change in leadership, prior to Uy, was in the Presidential Security Command, where Maj. Gen. Jesus Nelson Morales was replaced by B/Gen. Peter Burgonio in the commander post.
