Marites Barrios-Taran named as KWF chair

Lawyer Marites Barrios-Taran was named as the chairperson of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino.

This was confirmed by Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro on Thursday. 

No reason was given yet why Barrios-Taran replaced Arthur Casanova.

In a social media post, the KWF welcomed Barrios-Taran as its new head.

— Anna Felicia Bajo/RSJ, GMA Integrated News