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DSWD chief submits courtesy resignation
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian submitted his courtesy resignation to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
President Marcos Jr. directed all Cabinet secretaries to submit their courtesy resignations as part of his administration's recalibration following the 2025 midterm elections.
Gatchalian stated that he serves at the pleasure of the President and his resignation is effective immediately.
He expressed gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve for two years and three months, having been appointed in January 2023.
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