From director’s chair to state TV: Lino Cayetano reportedly set to become new PTV General Manager
Director and former Taguig mayor Lino Cayetano is reportedly set to be appointed as the new general manager of the Philippine state-run television network PTV-4. He is expected to replace acting manager Malou Choa-Fagar, though no official announcement has been made regarding the leadership transition.
Why it matters
The appointment of a high-profile political figure to a state-run media outlet raises questions about the independence and future direction of government-controlled broadcasting in the Philippines.
Film and television director and former Taguig mayor Lino Cayetano is reportedly poised to become the next general manager of state-run television network PTV-4, Politiko learned.
The report relies on insider sources to relay a political appointment, maintaining a neutral tone regarding the subject's controversial political background.
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