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[In This Economy] Marcos’ Cabinet reset: Strong or weak flex?
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. asked for courtesy resignations from his Cabinet secretaries following the midterm polls.
Historian Manolo Quezon noted this is a midterm tradition, referencing similar practices in the Philippine and US presidencies.
Only six of Marcos' 12 bets won in the May 12 polls, prompting the administration's recalibration.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon confirmed they submitted their resignations.
Marcos emphasized the move is about performance, alignment, and urgency, not personalities.
The President stated his desire to be respected, but acknowledged that "fear is better."
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Malacañang clarified that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s order for courtesy resignations from cabinet secretaries is a measure to eliminate lazy and corrupt officials.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. directed all Cabinet secretaries to submit courtesy resignations as part of an administration recalibration.
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Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III described President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s decision to ask for the courtesy resignation of his Cabinet as a "great move."
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. dismissed calls for his resignation, stating it is not his style to run away from problems and questioning why he would resign.
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Malacañang assured the public that government projects will not be affected by the courtesy resignations of Cabinet secretaries.
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