No Cabinet revamp –Aquino

MANILA — President Benigno S. Aquino III has no plans to change the members of his official family for now.

The President stressed that his Cabinet has just gotten a positive rating compared to a negative rating the last time a survey on their performance was conducted.

“So, why should we have a Cabinet revamp at this time when the people are happy with their performance?” he said.

The Chief Executive added that he is satisfied with the performance of most of his Cabinet secretaries. He cited Health Secretary Enrique Ona, Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras, and Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson as those “performing better than expected.”

As to the other Cabinet members, the President said he would like to call their attention for improvements in their performance.

“But for the most part, I am very happy that they have been assisting me in addressing all these problems in the country,” he added.

The President also said that Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo and Environment Secretary Ramon Paje will remain as acting secretaries, while Rosalinda Baldoz has been appointed as Secretary of Labor and Employment.