Marcos replaces DENR's Lotilla, appoints him ambassador to Holy SeeMANILA, Philippines — President Bongbong Marcos has appointed Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla as the Philippines' new ambassador to the Holy See. "According to what we have heard, ang sinabi po ay mas nais ngayon po ni Secretary Lotilla ng lighter assignment. (Based on what we’ve heard, Secretary Lotilla reportedly prefers a lighter assignment at this time. Lotilla only served as DENR secretary for nine months since Marcos appointed him in May 2025, replacing former environment secretary Maria Yulo-Loyzaga as part of the president's cabinet revamp. Meanwhile, Castro explained that Marcos appointed Cuna as acting DENR secretary due to his long-standing service with the agency.

Source: Philippine Star February 27, 2026 18:23 UTC