Professor Clarita Carlos leaves her post as a national security adviser and is set to join the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department of the House of Representatives. Here is the statement of Clarita Carlos as she exits as the National Security Adviser.

“I have realized that it is no longer politic to continue as NSA to the President and so, I have decided to migrate to another agency where my expertise on foreign, defense, and security policy will be of use and I shall continue to help build a Better Philippines.”

Former DILG Secretary Eduardo Año took his oath before the President as the new National Security Adviser. Professor Clarita Carlos has decided to continue her pursuit of scholastic endeavors as she joins the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD).

President Marcos has appointed former DILG Secretary Eduardo Año as National Security Adviser, Malacañang says.

He will replace Clarita Carlos who will join the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department of the House of Representatives.