Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa resigns as secretary of the Department of Health, citing health reasons. All reports say Herbosa submits his courtesy resignation to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., and that it takes effect following his exit from the Cabinet. The Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) head Jose Brittanio Pujalte Jr. is named acting health secretary. The articles describe the announcement as coming after Herbosa steps down, with Marcos designating Pujalte to lead the DOH in an acting capacity. The reports do not include additional details about Herbosa’s condition or the duration of the acting appointment. The information is presented as an administrative change in the DOH leadership driven by Herbosa’s health concerns, with Pujalte replacing him temporarily as acting chief.