Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Jesse Hermogenes T. Andres on Monday, June 26, assured that “nothing is serious about the 10-day wellness leave” of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla.
“It’s an offshoot of a normal medical check-up,” Andres said as he assured that “he (Remulla) will be back soon.”
Andres, however, did not give details about Remulla’s medical condition. He said: “It’s something the secretary would prefer not to discuss publicly.”
Remulla, 62 years old, took the top DOJ post on June 30, 2022. He relinquished his post as elected congressman in Cavite.
“Every person of that age should have a regular check-up and adjust lifestyle in accordance with his age. But this guy won’t stop. He is too energetic for his own good,” Andres said.
He said that Remulla will be holding video conferences with DOJ officials even while on wellness leave.