According to Memorandum Order 17 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Northrail was abolished because it did not produce desired outcomes, achieve the objectives for which it was created, and was not cost-efficient.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1849294/northrail-abolished-by-malacanang

Arevalo-Zenarosa took an oath before Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1747120/fwd-palace-names-new-chr-commisioner

Bersamin allegedly signed the memo.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1732058/pco-tags-memo-on-govt-salary-deduction-for-turkey-syria-relief-funds-as-fake-2

But, Bersamin reiterated, the government did not violate the law.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1773214/fwd-no-irregularity-in-sugar-fiasco-2-0-import-order-bersamin

“He will continue on his new role as Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation as there are urgent matters that need to be done in the President’s anti-poverty programs,” Bersamin added.

Source: https://balita.com/gadon-stays-as-pbbm-adviser-on-poverty-alleviation-palace/

The EO, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Dec. 22, was uploaded on the Official Gazette website on Tuesday.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1879906/lower-tariffs-on-rice-corn-pork-extended