KINUMPIRMA ng Palasyo ang pagbibitiw ni Department of National Defense Officer in Charge (OIC) Senior Undersecretary Jose Faustino Jr.
Idinagdag ni Presidential Communications Office (PCO) OIC Secretary Cheloy Garafil na tinanggap na ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang pagbibitiw ni Faustino
“It is with deep regret that the President has accepted the resignation of DND OIC Sr. Usec. Jose Faustino Jr.” sabi ni Garafil.
Idinagdag ni Garafil na inalok ni Marcos ang posisyon kay Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. at tinanggap na niya ito.