Manila, March 3 -- Former Executive Secretary and now television executive Oscar Orbos has been appointed acting General Manager of People's Television Network (PTV).

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Jay Ruiz confirmed the development to Palace reporters Monday evening.

Ruiz said Orbos agreed to head the state-run television network, albeit in an acting capacity.

"Pumayag siya na mag officer in charge muna doon as GM (he agreed to be the officer in charge as general manager). We're just preparing the papers and tinitignan 'yung (we're looking at the) legalities," Ruiz said.

"Sabi lang niya 'I won't stay there for long'. Kasi medyo may edad na si former Secretary Oscar Orbos. Sabi niya, he'd rather stay as chai...