Jauhn Etienne Villaruel

Article (news)

Jervis Manahan

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178003605938820250826-dilg-remulla-torre-relieved-MT4 (1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito “Jonvic” Remulla holds a press conference at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, confirming the order issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., through Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, relieving PGen. Nicolas Torre III as PNP Chief.<em> Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</em><br/></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA<strong> (UPDATE) </strong>— President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Friday denied reports that he was about to fire Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla, suspecting that such rumor may have originated from someone who wants the Cabinet post.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/5/18/marcos-still-trusts-remulla-palace-1216">Marcos still trusts Remulla—Palace</a></div><p>&quot;I don&#x27;t know why that rumor went around. I think somebody wants his job. Kaya kinakalat na matatanggal na siya para siguro ang inaasahan nila sila ‘yung mailagay,&quot; Marcos told reporters in Tokyo, Japan as he concludes his 4-day<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/5/26/marcos-departs-for-japan-state-visit-1519"> state visit.</a></p><p>&quot;Wala kaming pinaplano na ganyan,&quot; he added.</p><p>Malacañang last week said Marcos still trusts Remulla amid backlash from his supposed gaffe and several inaccurate public pronouncements involving fugitive Zaldy Co.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1605108651207010%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span>The Palace also last week refused to confirm if either former DILG Sec. Benhur Abalos or former Sen. Antonio Trillanes were being considered for the post.</div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/5/25/ex-sen-francis-tolentino-is-new-dole-chief-1316">Ex-Sen. Francis Tolentino is new DOLE chief</a></div><p>Marcos said the only recent change in his Cabinet is the appointment for former Senator Francis Tolentino at the Department of Labor and Employment, after Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma opted to step down.</p><p>&quot;The only latest change in the Cabinet was in DOLE. Because Secretary Benny has asked to take a step back. He has some issues that he has to deal with. And so, we have appointed a new Cabinet secretary for DOLE, which is former Senator Francis Tolentino,&quot; he said.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>FUTURE APPOINTMENTS<br/></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, Marcos said he will &quot;possibly&quot; appoint losing candidates in the 2025 elections to key government posts, now that the one year ban has lapsed.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/5/13/halalan-2025-losers-can-now-be-appointed-as-1-year-ban-ends-comelec-1443">Halalan 2025 losers can now be appointed as 1-year ban ends—Comelec</a></div><p>&quot;Marami namang magagaling diyan. I&#x27;m not talking just the senatorial candidates. Maraming iba na tumakbo for whatever position na sa palagay ko magagaling at makakapag-contribute sa pamahalaan,&quot; he said.</p><p>Among the names being floated was Abalos, who was reported eyed for a Cabinet position.</p><p>Marcos did not give names that will be appointed to certain positions as of yet.</p><p>&quot;Don&#x27;t be surprised if we start – we get more appointments from those candidates who ran in the last election who didn&#x27;t make it,&quot; Marcos said.</p><p>&quot;Sayang naman. We have to get the best talent that we can. So yes, that&#x27;s a natural progression,&quot; he ended.</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aeyvPB77tRw?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hiB3VbRJFyA?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Friday denied reports that he was about to fire DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla, suspecting that such rumor may have originated from someone who wants the Cabinet post.</p>

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Friday denied reports that he was about to fire DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla, suspecting that such rumor may have originated from someone who wants the Cabinet post.

Marcos debunks rumored Jonvic sacking: 'I think somebody wants his job'

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

BINI

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Nation

Marcos debunks rumored Jonvic sacking: 'I think somebody wants his job'

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel,

Jervis Manahan,

ABS-CBN News

Published May 29, 2026 02:32 PM PHT

|

Updated May 29, 2026 03:32 PM PHT

Read More:

Jonvic Remulla

DILG

Marcos Cabinet

BBM

Ferdinand Marcos Jr

politics

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.