DICT Secretary Henry Aguda has resigned, says Ombudsman Remulla

Inquirer.net - Oct 10, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday said Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda has resigned from his post. “He resigned,” Remulla said when asked about Aguda during the ombudsman’s radio show over DZRH. “His resignation was already accepted,” Remulla added. Malacañang, however, has yet to confirm Aguda’s resignation. /apl (This is a developing story.)

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