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Bersamin says he 'did not resign' but was told he 'had to go'
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin denied rumors of his removal, urging the public to wait for an official announcement, but later clarified he did not resign and was told he "had to go."
Speculation about his replacement intensified following accusations linking Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Undersecretary Adrian Bersamin, a supposed relative, to fund siphoning in flood control projects.
Bersamin previously dismissed similar removal talks, stating speculations are untrue until they materialize and expressing ignorance of their origins.
Former Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has replaced Bersamin as the new Executive Secretary.
Bersamin stated he was not the "mastermind of anything" and informed the President by text that he had no problem exiting.
Malacañang has not yet officially commented on the potential Cabinet revamp.
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Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified that he stepped down after being informed he had to leave, contradicting an earlier Palace announcement that he resigned.
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Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has denied reports that he is being considered for the position of Executive Secretary, a role currently held by Atty. Lucas Bersamin.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. accepted the resignations of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. affirmed there is "no bad blood" following the exit of former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and former Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman from the Cabinet.
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