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March 02, 2026
President Marcos designated last week Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna as acting secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) following the appointment of its chief, Raphael Lotilla, as Philippine ambassador to the Holy See. This is less than a year since Lotilla was appointed in June 2025. Malacañang said the leadership change came after Lotilla requested a “lighter assignment,” although it is worth noting that his appointment was bypassed three times by the