The exchange, which happened during the live virtual press briefing, began when Terada asked a follow-up on the so-called “expanded targeted testing” of the government.
In an internal memo, Armie Jarin-Bennett announced that Hizon will be CNNPH's new Senior Anchor and Director for News Content Development.
The Emmy award-winning journalist announced that she would be stepping down from her dual posts by the end of March.
The Malacañang beat reporters says she will soon be moving to Canada to be with her husband.
Apolinario was earlier diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of cancer that is linked to the immune system. He was reportedly in critical condition since Wednesday.