By: Genalyn D. Kabiling
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea will serve as government caretaker when President Duterte embarks on a three-day visit to Japan tomorrow.
The President has issued Special Order No. 977 designating Medialdea as officer-in-charge to ensure continuity of government services during his official visit to Japan from Oct. 29-31.
“The Executive Secretary shall act as OIC to take care of day-to-day operations in the Office of the President and to oversee the general administration of the Executive Department,” Duterte said in the order.