President Aquino is set to transfer Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to replace Jose de Jesus who resigned last Monday, Malacañang sources said yesterday.
Apparently, former Sen. Manuel Roxas II has declined the position and has opted for an advisory job in the Palace as announced by presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda. Roxas was reportedly the original Palace choice as De Jesus’ replacement. [ FULL STORY ]
