MANILA, Philippines — Bernie Ferrer Cruz is the new acting secretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Palace spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT“We are confident that Acting Secretary Cruz will continue to oversee the completion of DAR’s programs and projects in the remaining months of the current government,” Roque said in a statement. “We wish Acting Secretary Cruz all the best in his new assignment,” he added. Cruz replaced John Castriciones, who resigned to run for Senate in the upcoming polls. RELATED STORY:Rey Langit, John Castriciones to run for senator under PDP-LabanJPVSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 30, 2021 23:14 UTC