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INQToday: Bersamin, Pangandaman resign; Recto is new executive secretary
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. accepted the resignations of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman.
Their resignations were offered "out of delicadeza" amid an ongoing investigation into anomalous flood control projects.
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has been appointed as the new Executive Secretary.
Federick Go will now head the Department of Finance, and Rolando Toledo is the officer-in-charge of the Department of Budget and Management.
Bersamin had been facing calls to resign following allegations linking his department to kickbacks from corruption-tainted flood control projects.
Vice President Sara Duterte stated that President Marcos Jr. is facing a "profound crisis of confidence" due to the flood-control scandal.
The DILG will also investigate alleged "seditious" calls for Marcos' ouster made at a recent rally.
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Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin denied rumors of his removal, urging the public to wait for an official announcement.
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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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Rolando Toledo, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Undersecretary, expressed surprise at his appointment as officer-in-charge following Secretary Amenah Pangandaman's resignation.
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