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Thanks, no thanks: Bersamin unhappy with Palace’s ‘graceful exit’ spiel
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified he did not voluntarily resign, but accepted an order to step down from his post.
Bersamin stated that he did not file any resignation "out of delicadeza" as previously reported by the Presidential Communications Office.
He received a call from a "close friend" on November 17, informing him that he needed to leave his post.
Bersamin vehemently denied any involvement in the P52 billion flood control controversy.
He confirmed that the only letter he sent was on November 18, acknowledging the President's prerogative.
Bersamin was replaced by former Finance Secretary Ralph Recto.
He had an amicable conversation with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after the Palace announced his supposed resignation.
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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."
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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. will not resign, asserting his commitment to addressing the nation's issues.
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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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