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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has accepted Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secreatry Ivan John Uy’s resignation

In a statement, DITC spokesperson Assistant Secretary for Legal Affairs Renato Paraiso said the agency assures the public that there will be no disruption in its services amid the leadership transition.

“The Department looks forward to welcoming its new officer-in-charge who will complete President Marcos’ vision of an inclusive and innovative Bagong Pilipinas for all,” Paraiso added.

Secretary Ivan John Uy has resigned and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has accepted his resignation, Malacañang announced on Thursday.

According to Paraiso, Uy expressed his deep gratitude to Marcos for affording him the opportunity to serve the Filipino people as the DICT chief.

Paraiso said Uy supported President Marcos’ call for digitalization and led the rollout of eGovPH App, eTravel, eLGU, and eReport.

Under Uy’s leadership, Paraiso said the Free Public Internet Access Program has been expanded to over 16,000 active sites nationwide, which is the program’s widest reach yet since the Free Internet Access in Public Places Act in 2017.

Erstwhile Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista resigned in February due to health reasons. He has since been replaced by the new transportation chief Vince Dizon.

Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cesar Chavez also resigned last month and has been replaced by ad interim PCO secretary Jay Ruiz.