Philippines’ Marcos Appoints New Defense, Health Chiefs

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed two new Cabinet members to head the defense and health departments, his communications office said Monday.

Marcos named Gilberto Teodoro as defense chief, the same post he held during Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s presidency.