DILG chief: No more jokes on class suspension announcements

Following criticisms from netizens and Vice President Sara Duterte, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said he will not make jokes for now in his public announcements.

- EMMANUEL TUPAS, Bella Cariaso

"Mga abangers, 'di muna ako magbibiro. Kahit si VP pinuna ako," Remulla said in a Facebook post.

Duterte earlier reminded Remulla that the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) must maintain professionalism after using "inappropriate" tone and language in his public announcements on class suspensions last Tuesday.

While some netizens also expressed disapproval, Remulla defended his communication style, saying it helped him connect with the public during his tenure as governor of Cavite.

Meanwhile, he expressed gratitude to President Marcos for backing him amid the controversy, saying it affirms the Chief Executive's trust and confidence in his leadership at the DILG.