Carlos, Estrella to join Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet

President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. chose University of the Philippines retired professor Clarita Carlos to be his National Security Adviser and former ABONO Partylist Rep. Conrado Estrella III to be the Department of Agrarian Reform chief.

Carlos and Estrella III have both reportedly accepted the offer.

Marcos Jr. held an hour-long meeting with Carlos and Estrella in his headquarters in Mandaluyong City. -KC/gb 

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